Alliteration & Assonance in Poetry

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What is alliteration?

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Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words.

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What is assonance?

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Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Give an example of assonance.

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The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

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Can alliteration and assonance enhance the meaning of a text?

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True, they can create emphasis and enhance meaning.

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What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

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It creates rhythm and musicality, making the text more engaging.

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What is the effect of assonance in poetry?

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It can create a mood or tone, enhancing the emotional impact.

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Identify the sound repeated in this alliteration: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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The 'p' sound.

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Identify the vowel sound repeated in this assonance: 'Hear the lark and harken to the barking of the dark fox gone to ground.'

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The 'a' sound.

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Is assonance only found in poetry?

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No, assonance can be found in prose as well.