Phonetics, Phonology, Prosodics Flashcards
1
Q
What is alliteration?
A
Repetition of a consonant sound
eg creepy crawlies
2
Q
What is assonance?
A
Repetition of a vowel sound
eg between trees
3
Q
What is rhyme?
A
Using a systematic scheme of regular sounds
4
Q
What is onomatopoeia?
A
Words that sound like what they represent eg bang, pop
5
Q
What is sibilance?
A
Repetition of the “s” sound
eg sneaky chaperone
6
Q
What is fricative alliteration?
A
Repetition of the “f” sound
eg fuzzy phones
7
Q
What is plosive alliteration?
A
Repetition of “b” or “p” sounds
eg powerful pop