Questions and Answers
What is the term for the use of words whose sound suggests their meaning?
Define repetition in terms of sound devices.
The use of a sound, word, or phrase more than once.
What is alliteration?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
What is assonance?
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Define consonance.
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What is rhyme?
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What is rhythm in poetry?
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What is a rhyme scheme?
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Study Notes
Sound Devices Overview
- Onomatopoeia involves words that mimic sounds, enhancing imagery (examples include "bang" and "hiss").
- Repetition emphasizes particular sounds, words, or phrases, creating rhythm and focus.
Alliteration
- Alliteration is identified by the recurrence of consonant sounds at the start of words, contributing to musicality and memorability.
- A well-known example is "Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers."
Assonance
- Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words, without consonantal repetition, which helps create internal rhyming.
- Examples include the words "lake" and "ate."
Consonance
- Consonance refers to the repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the end of words, enriching the sound texture of poetry.
- An example is "Mammals named Sammy are clammy."
Rhyme
- Rhyme involves the repetition of end sounds in words, which can create a sense of closure or harmony.
- Examples include "begun," "fun," "won," and "done."
Rhythm
- Rhythm is defined by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry, influencing the pace and flow of the text.
Rhyme Scheme
- Rhyme scheme refers to the systematic pattern of rhymes within a stanza, organized by assigning letters to identical sounds.
- This tool aids in analyzing the structure and musicality of poetry.
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Enhance your knowledge of sound devices used in poetry and prose with these flashcards. This quiz covers key terms like onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance. Each term is defined with examples to aid in understanding and memorization.
