POETIC SOUND DEVICES Alliteration, Consonance, & Assonance

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POETIC SOUND DEVICES

Alliteration, Consonance, & Assonance

ALLITERATION

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

EX: I heard ten tiny, tinkling teacups as we toasted to a good day.

CONSONANCE

Similar to alliteration because it deals with the repetition of consonant sounds

Different from alliteration because the repetition of consonant sounds occurs in the middle or end of words instead of at the beginning

CONSONANCE EXAMPLES

On my plate, put a little bit of Jell-o for me to taste.

The rising sun criticizes the flowers as it scorches their lazy petals.

Little Red Riding Hood slept soundly in the bed.

ASSONANCE

similar to alliteration and consonance because it is the repetition of sounds in words

different from alliteration and consonance because it is the repetition of vowel sounds rather than the repetition of consonant sounds.

The repeated vowel sounds must be followed by different consonant sounds

ASSONANCE OR NOT? hot pasta

moon foot

house out

home bone

alone bone

YES! “ah”

NO! “oo” & “uh”

YES! “ow”

YES! “oh”

NO! “oh” but same consonant sounds

NOW YOU TRY IT!

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