1 Alliteration, Consonance, & AssonancePOETIC SOUND DEVICES Alliteration, Consonance, & Assonance

2 Alliteration the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words EX: I heard ten tiny, tinkling teacups as we toasted to a good day.

3 Consonance Similar to alliteration because it deals with the repetition of consonant sounds Different from alliteration because the repetition of consonant sounds occurs in the middle or end of words instead of at the beginning

4 Consonance Examples On my plate, put a little bit of Jell-o for me to taste. The rising sun criticizes the flowers as it scorches their lazy petals. Little Red Riding Hood slept soundly in the bed.

5 Assonance similar to alliteration and consonance because it is the repetition of sounds in words different from alliteration and consonance because it is the repetition of vowel sounds rather than the repetition of consonant sounds. The repeated vowel sounds must be followed by different consonant sounds

6 Assonance or Not? hot pasta moon foot house out home bone alone boneYES! “ah” NO! “oo” & “uh” YES! “ow” YES! “oh” NO! “oh” but same consonant sounds

7 NOW YOU TRY IT!