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Assonance

Description:

Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words or phrases. It is often used as a poetic device to create a musical quality or enhance the rhythm of a piece of writing.

Examples:

Sense 1: Poetic Device

Noun: In poetry, assonance is employed to add a pleasing and melodic quality to verses.

• "The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain." - This famous line from the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw demonstrates the use of assonance in creating a repetitive vowel sound.
• "A fleet of sleek eagles preened their wings." - The repeated long "e" sound in this sentence is an example of assonance.

Sense 2: Popular Usage

Noun: Assonance can also refer to the use of similar vowel sounds in everyday language, even outside of poetry, to create a memorable or rhythmic effect.

• "Easy come, easy go." - The repeated "ee" sound in this phrase is an example of assonance.
• "She sells seashells by the seashore." - The repetition of the "e" sound creates a pleasing assonance in this tongue twister.

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