3.2.3 - Consonance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define consonance in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how certain sounds can echo in poetry.

Question 2

Easy

Identify consonance in the phrase, 'The lumpy, bumpy road'.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for repeating sounds in close words.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is consonance?

  • Repetition of vowel sounds
  • Repetition of consonant sounds
  • Repetition of sound at the beginning of words

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the focus is on consonants.

Question 2

True or False: 'Better butter makes better batter' is an example of consonance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where the sound is repeated.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a short poem that utilizes consonance effectively. Identify and highlight the consonant sounds you use.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on choosing words that have similar consonant endings or sounds.

Question 2

Choose a well-known poem and analyze how consonance contributes to its theme. Write a brief response.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider sound patterns and how they reinforce the ideas in the poem.

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