Macbeth: The Story Within
Assonance
Definition: the repetition of similar vowels in words.
Example: "When shall we three meet again in thunder, lightening, or in rain?" Explanation: In this example the long "e" sound is repeated. "E" has a long sound that sounds like a scream.
Consonance
Courtney Brock, Mr. Brisebois, English 11 A2, May 12, 2005