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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.

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Consonance

Courtney Brock, Mr. Brisebois, English 11 A2, May 12, 2005