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assonance

noun

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Meaning

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical or rhythmic effect.

Example Sentence

The phrase 'fleet feet sweep by' uses assonance with the short 'e' sound to create a sense of quick movement.

Usage Note

Assonance is a literary device used in poetry and prose to enhance rhythm, mood, and memorability by repeating vowel sounds within words that are close together, adding a musical quality to the language.

Synonyms

repetition echo sound similarity vowel sound repetition vowel rhyme

Antonyms

dissonance contrast difference

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