assonance
/'æsənəns/
Definition
Noun: 1. The repetition of similar vowel sounds in the stressed syllables of successive or nearby words, especially in poetry. It is a literary device used to create internal rhyme and musicality within a line or passage.
Usage
Assonance is used primarily as a literary and poetic technique. It functions as a noun to name the device itself. - In Literary Analysis: Used to identify and discuss sound patterns in poetry and prose. - In Writing Instruction: Used to teach techniques for creating rhythm and emphasis.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Assonance is often contrasted with consonance (repetition of consonant sounds) and alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sounds).
- It can be used to create a specific tone or mood, such as calmness with long 'o' sounds or unease with short 'i' sounds.
- While most common in poetry, assonance is also effectively used in song lyrics, advertising slogans, and prose for rhythmic effect.
Variants and Related Words
- Assonant (adjective): Characterized by or containing assonance.
- The assonant phrases made the poem easy to remember.
- Assonate (verb, rare): To correspond in sound, especially in vowel sounds; to use assonance.
- The words "time" and "light" assonate.
Synonyms
- Vowel rhyme: A more descriptive synonym for assonance.
- Slant rhyme / Half rhyme: A broader category of imperfect rhyme that can include assonance.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Internal rhyme: A rhyme involving a word in the middle of a line and another at the end or in the middle of the next line; assonance can contribute to this effect.
- Euphony: The quality of being pleasing to the ear, often achieved through techniques like assonance.
Noun
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the repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words
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