the first letter of a word is repeated in words that follow; the cold, crisp, crust of clean, clear ice.
1 of 6
What is assonance?
the same vowel sound is repeated but the consonants are different; he passed her a sharp, dark glance, shot a cool, foolish look across the room.
2 of 6
What is dialect?
the version of language spoken by particular people in a particular area, such as Scots.
3 of 6
What is enjambment?
a device used in poetry where a sentence continues beyond the end of the line or verse. This technique is often used to maintain a sense of continuation from one stanza to another.
4 of 6
What is imagery?
similes, metaphors and personification; they all compare something 'real' with something 'imagined'.
5 of 6
What is a metaphor?
a word or phrase used to imply figurative, not literal or 'actual', resemblance; he flew into the room.
6 of 6
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is assonance?
Back
the same vowel sound is repeated but the consonants are different; he passed her a sharp, dark glance, shot a cool, foolish look across the room.
Comments
No comments have yet been made