Onomatopoeia and Repetition in Language

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What is the sound device that uses words to imitate natural sounds?

Euphony

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia (correct)

Assonance

Which option is an example of alliteration?

She sells seashells by the seashore. (correct)

The soft coos of the birds can be heard through the window.

I wish for no war, no strife.

The lass went to class to study geography.

What is the definition of assonance in poetry?

Use of repeated phrases to emphasize an idea.

Repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words.

Combination of harsh sounds to create a jarring effect.

Repetition of vowels or consonant sounds in closely spaced words. (correct)

How does euphony differ from cacophony?

Euphony is pleasing to the ear, while cacophony presents harsh, jarring sounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases best illustrates the use of onomatopoeia?

Buzzing bees filled the garden. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

Words that mimic the natural sound of what they describe Signup and view all the answers

Which example represents slant or half rhymes?

Call, bowl, sell Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

To emphasize an idea or create rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an accurate example of near rhymes?

Soil, coin, choice Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes sight rhymes from other types of rhymes?

They are spelled the same but pronounced differently Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs demonstrates full rhymes?

Beach, reach Signup and view all the answers

Identify the type of rhyme used in the phrase 'call, appall'.

Slant rhyme Signup and view all the answers

What best describes alliteration in poetry?

The use of similar initial consonant sounds in closely placed words Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines assonance?

Repetition of vowel sounds that form internal rhymes. Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'Wash the leash off of mush', what sound is an example of consonance?

The sh sound at the end of 'wash' and 'mush.' Signup and view all the answers

What sound device is utilized in the excerpt from 'A Bird came down the Walk' by Emily Dickinson?

Euphony created by harmonious sounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device represents the use of harsh, jarring sounds to convey disorder?

Cacophony. Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Stan stays to stutter,' what sound device is primarily showcased?

Alliteration through repeated initial consonants. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about euphony and cacophony is true?

Euphony creates a pleasant auditory experience, while cacophony conveys disorder. Signup and view all the answers

What type of sound repetition is present in Faye's days are lazy and wasteful?

Assonance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cacophony?

Sounds that complement each other. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Onomatopoeia

Represents natural sounds through words, such as "buzz," "meow," and "bark."
Easily identifiable sounds correspond to animals: bee, cat, dog, snake, and mouse.

Repetition

The repetition of words or phrases to create rhythm or emphasize ideas.
Example: William Blake's "London," with the phrase "In every" used repeatedly for impact.

Rhyme

Involves repetition of similar or identical sounds in words, often at the ends of lines in poetry.
Types of rhyme include:
- Full Rhymes: Same consonant and vowel sounds (e.g., beach, reach, teach).
- Slant or Half Rhymes: Same final consonant sounds but different vowels (e.g., call, bowl, sell).
- Near Rhymes: Same final vowel sounds but different final consonants (e.g., soil, coin, choice).
- Sight Rhymes: Same spelling but different pronunciation (e.g., love, trove; bough, enough).

Sound Devices

Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words.
Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds forming internal rhymes in a line (e.g., "Faye's days are lazy").
Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the end of words (e.g., "wash" and "leash").
Cacophony: Use of harsh, jarring sounds to indicate chaos (e.g., excerpt from Carroll's "Jabberwocky").
Euphony: Creation of pleasant sounds through devices like alliteration and rhyme (e.g., Dickinson's "A Bird came down the Walk").

Figurative Language

Enhances literary work through techniques like simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification.
These figures of speech contribute to the richness and depth of writing.

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Explore the fascinating concepts of onomatopoeia and repetition in this quiz. You'll learn how words can mimic sounds and how repetition can emphasize an idea in poetry and prose. Test your understanding of these literary devices through various examples and applications.