3.2.3 - Consonance
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Practice Questions
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Define consonance in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how certain sounds can echo in poetry.
Identify consonance in the phrase, 'The lumpy, bumpy road'.
💡 Hint: Look for repeating sounds in close words.
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What is consonance?
💡 Hint: Remember the focus is on consonants.
True or False: 'Better butter makes better batter' is an example of consonance.
💡 Hint: Think about where the sound is repeated.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short poem that utilizes consonance effectively. Identify and highlight the consonant sounds you use.
💡 Hint: Focus on choosing words that have similar consonant endings or sounds.
Choose a well-known poem and analyze how consonance contributes to its theme. Write a brief response.
💡 Hint: Consider sound patterns and how they reinforce the ideas in the poem.
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