Question

Difficulty: EasySound Devices and Euphony

Read the definition below and complete the sentence by providing the correct literary term.

Answer:The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds within nearby words in a poetic line is known as 【assonance】.

Answer

assonance
Assonance is the poetic sound device defined by the repetition of internal vowel sounds (e.g., 'the light of the fire is a sight') in close proximity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sound pattern described in the stem.
The statement describes the repetition of internal vowel sounds across closely placed words.
Understanding the distinction between vowel and consonant repetition is fundamental to identifying sound devices.
2
Recall the specific literary term for internal vowel repetition.
Assonance is the technical term for vowel sound repetition in poetry.
Assonance specifically contrasts with alliteration (initial sounds) and consonance (consonant sounds).

Key Concept

Sound Devices and Euphony: Assonance
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