1.1.4 - Assonance: The Vowel Resonance
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Practice Questions
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Identify a vowel sound in your favorite song lyrics that repeats.
💡 Hint: Think about the words that sound similar.
Write a sentence that includes assonance.
💡 Hint: Use similar vowel sounds.
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What is assonance?
💡 Hint: Think about what sounds are repeated.
True or False: Assonance is only used in the last words of a line.
💡 Hint: Consider examples in the middle of lines.
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Select a poem and dissect its use of assonance. How does it contribute to the poem's overall theme?
💡 Hint: Look closely at how each assonance might alter the poem’s tone.
Compose a short poem that utilizes assonance extensively. Explain the feelings or themes conveyed through its sound.
💡 Hint: Experiment with different vowel sounds to explore various emotional depths.
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