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Assonance

Noun CEFR B2
ˈæsənəns

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolasonancia
Françaisassonance
DeutschAssonanz
16 more languages

Examples

“"You should try⟳ to speak⟳ without assonances" said Merlyn. "For instance, 'The beer is never clear round here, dear' is unfortunate, even as an assonance.'"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Assonances Assonant Assonantly Assort assortation assortative mating

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