๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Assonance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical or rhythmic effect.