Consonance vs. Other Sound Devices

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1. What is the main difference between consonance and alliteration?

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Consonance repeats consonant sounds anywhere in a word, while alliteration is specifically at the beginning.

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Consonance Vs. Other Sound Devices - Quiz

Consonance, alliteration, or assonance—can you tell them apart? In this consonance vs other devices quiz, you’ll compare consonance with other common sound devices used in writing. You’ll practice identifying which sounds repeat, where they appear, and how each device creates a unique effect. By working through clear and contrasting examples,... see moreyou’ll develop a deeper understanding of how sound techniques differ and how to label them correctly.
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2. Which line shows consonance, not alliteration?

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The s sound repeats inside words (stops), not just at the start.

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3. Rhyme is a form of consonance at the end of words.

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Rhyme often includes repeated consonant sounds at the ends of words, making it a form of consonance.

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4. Which line shows rhyme, not consonance?

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“Cat” and “mat” rhyme completely (matching vowel + ending consonant).

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5. All three—rhyme, assonance, and consonance—create ________ in writing.

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These devices repeat sounds, which helps create rhythm and flow in writing.

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6. Which pair of words has consonance but does NOT rhyme?

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Both end with the k sound but have different vowel sounds, so they don’t rhyme.

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7. Match each device to its example:

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Consonance repeats within/at the end; Alliteration repeats at the start; Rhyme repeats ending sounds.

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8. Consonance can appear with both matching and non-matching vowels.

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Consonance focuses on repeating consonant sounds; the vowels can be the same or different.

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9. Which sentence has consonance?

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The s and sh sounds repeat in ship, sails, and shore.

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10. When the same ending sound appears in different words, that’s called ________.

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This helps create rhythm and specific sound patterns in writing.

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11. Which example uses alliteration and consonance together?

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It repeats both the b (alliteration) and k (consonance) sounds.

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12. Rhyme and consonance always appear together.

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Consonance can appear without rhyme. Consonance does not require words to rhyme.

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13. Which line is NOT consonance?

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Choice D does not repeat consonant sounds in a noticeable pattern.

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14. Which sound repeats in “The ship stops sharply”?

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The sh sound repeats in ship and sharply, creating consonance.

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15. Consonance adds a sense of ______ the literary works.

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Consonance makes writing sound smoother and more rhythmic.

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What is the main difference between consonance and alliteration?
Which line shows consonance, not alliteration?
Rhyme is a form of consonance at the end of words.
Which line shows rhyme, not consonance?
All three—rhyme, assonance, and consonance—create ________ in...
Which pair of words has consonance but does NOT rhyme?
Match each device to its example:
Consonance can appear with both matching and non-matching vowels.
Which sentence has consonance?
When the same ending sound appears in different words, that’s called...
Which example uses alliteration and consonance together?
Rhyme and consonance always appear together.
Which line is NOT consonance?
Which sound repeats in “The ship stops sharply”?
Consonance adds a sense of ______ the literary works.
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