Poetic Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Alliteration?
A
A constant repeat of the same sound. (Tongue Twister)
Example: She sells seashells by the seashore
2
Q
What is an Assonance?
A
A repetition of vowel sounds.
Example: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
3
Q
What is Otomatopoeia?
A
When the word sounds like the sound it makes.
Examples: Drip, Splash, Hiccup
