Chapter Quiz: Sounds Flashcards
Alliteration
The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in successive words in a line of verse or prose (initial or internal).
Consonance
A type of slant rhyme in which the linked words share similar consonant sounds but entirely different vowel sounds (reason/ raisin).
End Rhyme
A rhyme that comes at the be of a line.
Exact Rhyme
Two or more words that contain an identical vowel sounds, with following consonant sounds identical as well (wealth/ stealth).
Internal Rhyme
A rhyme that comes within a line (not at the end).
Euphony
The harmonious effect when the sounds of words connect with the meaning in a way pleasing to the ear.
Feminine Rhyme
A rhyme of two or more syllables, with stress on syllable other than the last (turtle/ fertile).
Eye Rhyme
Two or more words whose spelling look alike but pronunciation differ (rough/ dough).
Slant Rhyme
Two or more words that contain the same final consonant sound, but slightly different vowel sounds (sun/ bone/ moon).
Cacophony
A harsh, discordant sound.
Onomatopoeia
A literary device that attempts to represent a thing or action by the word that imitates the sound associated with it.
Assonance
The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in successive words, which creates a kind of rhyme (initial or internal).
Explain the rational of the author’s statement: “Excellent to surprise.”
Rhymes are not overused or unexpected which leads to rhyme not being predictable and adds to meaning and surprise.
Masculine Rhyme
A rhyme of one- syllable words (jail/ bail) or stressed final syllable (divorce/ remorse).
