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assonance

/əˈsɒnəns/ noun · British & US
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What does assonance mean?

noun

The repetition of vowel sounds within words that are close together, used in poetry and music to create a musical or harmonious effect.

Example

"The poet's use of assonance in the line 'the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain' creates a soothing rhythm."

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