What is the primary purpose of sound devices in poetry?

Sound Devices in Poetry

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To lengthen the poem
To simplify the language
To enhance the musical quality
To create a visual image
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The cat sat on the mat
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
The leaves rustle in the breeze
The sun sets in the west
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes consonance from alliteration?
Consonance is a type of rhyme
Consonance is only at the start of words
Consonance can occur anywhere in the word
Consonance involves vowel sounds
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which line is an example of consonance?
The big frog was on a log
The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew
The lumpy, bumpy road
She sells sea shells by the sea shore
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is assonance primarily concerned with?
Repetition of consonant sounds
Repetition of vowel sounds
Creating a rhyme scheme
Using onomatopoeic words
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the example of assonance from the options below.
The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain
The clock ticked and tocked
The big bad wolf blew the house down
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of onomatopoeia?
Words that rhyme
Words that imitate sounds
Words that describe actions
Words that are difficult to pronounce
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
The stars twinkle in the night
The wind whispers softly
The clock goes tick-tock
The sun shines brightly
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