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Difficulty: MediumSound Devices and Euphony

Analyze the poetic excerpt below and complete the statement with the correct literary terms.

Answer:The line 'Clattering carts crash along the rough cobbles' relies on harsh, discordant consonant sounds to create 【cacophony】, whereas smooth and musically pleasing sound arrangements are known as 【euphony】.

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The first blank is 'cacophony' and the second blank is 'euphony'.
Cacophony describes the intentional use of harsh, discordant sounds (such as sharp plosives and gutturals) to produce an unpleasing auditory effect. In contrast, euphony refers to language that is smooth, melodious, and pleasant to the ear, typically achieved through soft consonants and vowels.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Examine the auditory quality of the phrase 'Clattering carts crash along the rough cobbles'.
Identify the heavy use of hard plosives (k, t, c) producing a jarring, unpleasant sound.
Harsh, harsh-sounding acoustic combinations are classified as cacophony.
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Contrast this discordant sound effect with its harmonious counterpart.
Identify that pleasing, melodious sound patterns form euphony.
Euphony is the literary term for agreeable and harmonious acoustic effects in poetry.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between cacophony (harsh sound patterns) and euphony (harmonious sound patterns) in poetry.
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Sound Devices and Euphony

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