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What is the sound device that uses words to imitate natural sounds?
What is the sound device that uses words to imitate natural sounds?
- Euphony
- Alliteration
- Onomatopoeia (correct)
- Assonance
Which option is an example of alliteration?
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?
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?
How does euphony differ from cacophony?
Which of the following phrases best illustrates the use of onomatopoeia?
Which of the following phrases best illustrates the use of onomatopoeia?
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
Which example represents slant or half rhymes?
Which example represents slant or half rhymes?
What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?
What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?
Which of the following is an accurate example of near rhymes?
Which of the following is an accurate example of near rhymes?
What distinguishes sight rhymes from other types of rhymes?
What distinguishes sight rhymes from other types of rhymes?
Which of the following pairs demonstrates full rhymes?
Which of the following pairs demonstrates full rhymes?
Identify the type of rhyme used in the phrase 'call, appall'.
Identify the type of rhyme used in the phrase 'call, appall'.
What best describes alliteration in poetry?
What best describes alliteration in poetry?
Which of the following best defines assonance?
Which of the following best defines assonance?
In the phrase 'Wash the leash off of mush', what sound is an example of consonance?
In the phrase 'Wash the leash off of mush', what sound is an example of consonance?
What sound device is utilized in the excerpt from 'A Bird came down the Walk' by Emily Dickinson?
What sound device is utilized in the excerpt from 'A Bird came down the Walk' by Emily Dickinson?
Which literary device represents the use of harsh, jarring sounds to convey disorder?
Which literary device represents the use of harsh, jarring sounds to convey disorder?
In the sentence 'Stan stays to stutter,' what sound device is primarily showcased?
In the sentence 'Stan stays to stutter,' what sound device is primarily showcased?
Which statement about euphony and cacophony is true?
Which statement about euphony and cacophony is true?
What type of sound repetition is present in Faye's days are lazy and wasteful?
What type of sound repetition is present in Faye's days are lazy and wasteful?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cacophony?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cacophony?
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.
