Consonance
Definition
Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds within words or at the end of words in close proximity. It adds musicality and creates subtle echoes in poetry.
Analogy
Consonance is like a secret handshake between words. Just as friends have their own special handshakes, certain words in poetry share similar consonant sounds to create a sense of unity and connection.
Related terms
Assonance: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words or at the end of words in close proximity.
Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or stressed syllables.
Onomatopoeia: Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe, adding auditory effects to poetry.
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