Assonance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæsənəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Assonance is a noun meaning (prosody) The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.
Meaning
(prosody) The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.
Example Sentences
"You should try to speak without assonances" said Merlyn. "For instance, 'The beer is never clear round here, dear' is unfortunate, even as an assonance.'"
Word Forms
- assonances
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consonance, alliteration, equisonance, unisonance, synizesis, rhyme.
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