Assonance
Definition
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical or rhythmic effect.
Analogy
Imagine a group of friends singing together in perfect harmony, with their voices blending and resonating. That's how assonance works in writing - it adds a melodic quality to the words.
Related terms
Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of neighboring words.
Rhyme: The similarity or identity of sound between the endings of two or more words.
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