🎶assonance

noun
/ˈæsənəns/

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example Sentences

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

Synonyms

vowel harmony, rhyme, repetition, resonance

Antonyms

dissonance, discord

Collocations

use assonance, poetic assonance, effect of assonance

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