15 Questions
What is the purpose of using repetition in literary devices?
To grab the reader's attention
Which type of repetition involves the repetition of vowel sounds?
Assonance
In writing and speaking, what does assonance help establish?
Rhythm
How is assonance different from rhyming?
Rhyming requires words to be next to each other, while assonance does not.
Why is assonance often used in poetry?
To establish a rhythm in the writing
What is the key difference between assonance and rhyme?
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, while rhyme is the repetition of ending vowel and consonant sounds.
Which of the following examples demonstrates both assonance and rhyme?
'plain' and 'rain'
In Edgar Allen Poe's poem 'Annabelle Lee,' which quote provides an example of assonance of the long 'e' sound?
'Went envying her and me'
What makes consonance different from assonance?
Consonance only refers to sounds at the end of words, while assonance includes sounds at the beginning and middle.
Which stanza from Edgar Allen Poe's poem 'The Raven' demonstrates consonance with the 's' sound?
'And so that now, to still the beating of my heart...'
What artistic purpose does Charles Dickens achieve by using repetition in the opening of 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
To emphasize contrasts and describe the setting of the story
In 'Innocents Abroad' by Mark Twain, why does Twain repeatedly use the phrase 'they are not'?
To define the characters by listing what they lack
What literary device is employed in Edgar Allen Poe's 'Annabel Lee' besides repetition?
Assonance
Which author uses repetition to create a vivid contrast between lightness and darkness in their work?
Charles Dickens
What is the primary purpose of utilizing repetition in literary works like the ones mentioned?
To reinforce key themes or ideas
Test your knowledge on the various forms of repetition in literary devices, including the repetition of single words, entire phrases, and sounds within words. Understand how repetition is utilized to captivate the reader's attention and emphasize important ideas in writing.
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