Identifying Assonance in Words

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1. What sound repeats in “light fire”?

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“Light” and “fire” both use the long i sound.

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Identifying Assonance In Words - Quiz

Can you hear patterns hiding inside individual words? In this identifying assonance quiz, you’ll focus on spotting repeated vowel sounds within and across words. You’ll practice listening closely to pronunciation, comparing similar sound patterns, and separating true assonance from simple spelling similarities. Through carefully designed questions, you’ll sharpen your ea... see morefor sound devices and strengthen your ability to analyze language beyond just how it looks on the page.
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2. Which phrase shows assonance?

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“Green,” “leaves,” and “breeze” repeat the long e sound.

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3. Assonance can occur in the middle of words.

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4. Which line has assonance?

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“Moon,” “rose,” and “soon” repeat the long oo sound.

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5. Match the sound to its example:

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Each example repeats a specific vowel sound. A matches “The rain in Spain” because the a sound is stretched. B matches “The frog hopped on the log” because the o sound is short.

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6. Which line has assonance?

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“Bees,” “sleep,” “deep,” and “trees” share the long e sound.

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7. Assonance can make language sound musical or poetic.

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This is true because assonance repeats vowel sounds, which helps create a musical or poetic sound in language.

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8. “Go slow over the road” repeats which sound?

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“Go,” “slow,” and “road” repeat the long o sound.

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9. Which pair of words has assonance?

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Both share the long e sound.

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10. Assonance is the same as rhyme.

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Rhyme repeats ending sounds, while assonance repeats vowel sounds inside words.

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11. Which of the following best defines assonance?

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Assonance is when vowel sounds are repeated in nearby words to create rhythm or sound effects.

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12. Assonance focuses on the sound, not the ________.

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Even if words look different, the vowel sound can match.

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13. Which words show assonance?

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They share the long oo sound.

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14. Assonance helps writing sound smooth and ________.

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It gives rhythm that’s enjoyable to hear.

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15. Which line does NOT include assonance?

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“Cat” and “ran” have short a, but “fast” changes sound—no strong repetition.

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What sound repeats in “light fire”?
Which phrase shows assonance?
Assonance can occur in the middle of words.
Which line has assonance?
Match the sound to its example:
Which line has assonance?
Assonance can make language sound musical or poetic.
“Go slow over the road” repeats which sound?
Which pair of words has assonance?
Assonance is the same as rhyme.
Which of the following best defines assonance?
Assonance focuses on the sound, not the ________.
Which words show assonance?
Assonance helps writing sound smooth and ________.
Which line does NOT include assonance?
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