Identifying Consonance

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1. Which of these lines shows consonance?

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The k and t sounds repeat in “locket” and “ticket.”

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Identifying Consonance - Quiz

Can you spot repeated consonant sounds even when they are subtle? In this identifying consonance quiz, you’ll focus on recognizing consonance in words and short phrases. You’ll practice distinguishing consonance from simple spelling patterns, learn to pay attention to pronunciation, and sharpen your ability to hear sound repetition. Through focused... see moreexamples, you’ll build confidence in identifying consonance accurately and consistently.
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2. Consonance focuses on the repetition of letters, not sounds.

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It repeats consonant sounds, not just letters.

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3. Which group of words includes consonance?

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The repeated s and ss sounds show consonance.

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4. “The string was strong” repeats which sound?

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The ending ng sound repeats in “string” and “strong.”

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5. Consonance often appears in ________ to create rhythm.

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Poets use it for musical patterns.

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6. Which line does NOT have consonance?

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Choice D does not repeat consonant sounds. The other choices repeat sounds like s, k, or g.

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7. Match the consonant to its sound example:

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A. t matches “Betty bought butter”; B. r matches “The ship has sailed to the shore”; C. k matches “Backpack on my back.”

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8. Consonance can appear at both the middle and end of words.

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This is true because consonance repeats consonant sounds anywhere in words, not just at the beginning.

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9. “The black sack is back” shows—

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“Black,” “sack,” and “back” repeat the ck sound.

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10. Consonance is used to create a pleasing ________.

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Repetition of consonants makes reading more rhythmic.

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11. Which line includes consonance?

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The r and b sounds repeat in “fair,” “breeze,” and “blew.”

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12. Consonance can be used in songs and speeches too.

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It is a sound device that works in many forms of language to create rhythm and emphasis.

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13. Read the following line. “The big frog dug in the bog” repeats:

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“Frog,” “dug,” and “bog” repeat the g sound.

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14. Which pair of words shows consonance?

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Both “rock” and “stick” end with a hard k sound.

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15. Which statement about consonance is true?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds, which helps add rhythm and flow to language.

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Which of these lines shows consonance?
Consonance focuses on the repetition of letters, not sounds.
Which group of words includes consonance?
“The string was strong” repeats which sound?
Consonance often appears in ________ to create rhythm.
Which line does NOT have consonance?
Match the consonant to its sound example:
Consonance can appear at both the middle and end of words.
“The black sack is back” shows—
Consonance is used to create a pleasing ________.
Which line includes consonance?
Consonance can be used in songs and speeches too.
Read the following line. “The big frog dug in the bog” repeats:
Which pair of words shows consonance?
Which statement about consonance is true?
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