Sound Devices in Poetry

What is the definition of assonance?

• The repetition of the same word at the beginning of consecutive phrases or sentences

• Repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words

• Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in poetry.

• The use of similes in poetry

Give an example of assonance in a sentence.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

What is the purpose of using assonance in poetry?

• To create a musical or rhythmic effect by repeating vowel sounds.

• To simplify the language.

• To create a visual effect by repeating consonant sounds.

• To emphasize the theme of the poem.

Define consonance and provide an example.

• The sour taste of failure.

• The pleasant sight of sadness.

• Example: The sweet smell of success.

• The beautiful sound of silence.

How does alliteration enhance the sound of a poem?

• By incorporating long and complex sentences in the poem.

• By creating a musical quality through the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• By using a variety of punctuation marks throughout the poem.

• By introducing rhyming words at the end of each line.

Identify an example of alliteration: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

• I don't know

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

What effect does onomatopoeia have on the reader?

• It enhances the reader's experience by creating a more vivid and engaging sensory experience.

• It has no effect on the reader's experience

• It makes the reader lose interest in the text

• It confuses the reader by introducing unnecessary sounds

Provide an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

• The cat meowed softly.

• The cow mooed quietly.

• The bird chirped happily.

• The dog barked loudly.

How do assonance, consonance, alliteration, and onomatopoeia contribute to the overall meaning of a poem?

• They create a specific mood or tone, emphasize certain words, and enhance the auditory experience for the reader.

• They determine the length of the lines.

• They influence the author's personal experiences.

• They add visual elements to the text.

Explain the difference between assonance and consonance.

• Assonance and consonance are the same.

• Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, consonance of punctuation marks.

• Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, consonance of consonant sounds.

• Assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds, consonance of vowel sounds.