Practice Assonance (3.2.2) - Module 4: Poetry: Form, Feeling & Figurative Language

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Question 1.
Define assonance in your own words.
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Think about vowel sounds.
Question 2.
Give an example of a phrase that has assonance.
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Look for repeating vowel sounds.
3Question 3.
What is assonance?
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Remember, it involves vowels.
4Question 4.
True or False: Assonance can only be found at the end of lines in poetry.
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- False
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Consider where sounds can appear.
Question 5.
Write a four-line poem that employs assonance. Then describe how the chosen vowel sounds enhance the emotional tone.
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Choose prominent vowel sounds that evoke specific feelings.
Question 6.
Find a poem and highlight three different sound devices present, discussing how assonance compares with them.
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Consider how each device contributes uniquely to the poem.

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