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assonance

/ˈæsənəns/

Meanings
noun
The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.

Examples :

"The poem uses assonance with the repeated short "e" sound in "fresh" and "beds," creating a musical effect. "
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Related Words

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repeated verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/

To do or say again (and again).

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

Illustration creating

creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

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sounds noun

/saʊndz/

A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

"He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.  Nobody made a sound."

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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identical noun

/aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/

(usually pluralized) Something which has exactly the same properties as something else.

"My sister and I have identical handwriting styles; it's difficult for our teacher to tell our papers apart. "

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consonants noun

/ˈkɑnsənənts/ /ˈkɒnsənənts/

A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

"The word "cat" has two consonants, "c" and "t", surrounding the vowel "a." "

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though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

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literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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repetition noun

/ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/

The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

"The teacher used repetition of vocabulary words to help the students learn them. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "