Diction -- Devices of Sound Flashcards
1
Q
Assonance
A
Repetition of similar vowel sound in closely associated words. (full rhyme)
2
Q
Assonance example
A
No pain no gain
2
Q
Consonance
A
Repetition of similar consonant sound in closely associated words (half rhyme)
3
Q
Consonance example
A
Short and sweet, a stroke of luck
4
Q
Alliteration
A
Repetition of initial consonant sound in closely associated words
5
Q
Alliteration example
A
The twisting trout twinkled in the twilight
6
Q
Onomatopoeia
A
Words that imitate the object or actions to which they refer
7
Q
Onomatopoeia example
A
Buzz, sizzle, hiss, zoom
