Assonance in Sentences Quiz

1. Which line includes assonance?

The bright kite flies high.

The car stopped at the light.

The clouds moved fast.

The stars twinkled softly.

The long i sound repeats in “bright,” “kite,” and “high.”

Explanation

The long i sound repeats in “bright,” “kite,” and “high.”

2. Assonance can make writing sound smoother and more connected.

True

False

This is true because repeating vowel sounds helps words flow together, making writing sound smoother and more connected.

Explanation

This is true because repeating vowel sounds helps words flow together, making writing sound smoother and more connected.

3. “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain” repeats which sound?

Long a

Short a

Long o

Short i

The long a sound repeats in “rain,” “Spain,” “mainly,” and “plain.”

Explanation

The long a sound repeats in “rain,” “Spain,” “mainly,” and “plain.”

4. Which sentence uses assonance?

The moon moved smoothly.

The storm was strong.

The fish swam fast.

The cat caught a bug.

The long oo sound repeats in “moon,” “moved,” and “smoothly.

Explanation

The long oo sound repeats in “moon,” “moved,” and “smoothly.

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6. Which group of words shows assonance?

Bake, lake, rake

Jump, bump, slump

Day, play, rain

Boat, coat, road

Each contains the long o sound.

Explanation

Each contains the long o sound.

7. Match each sound with its example:

Long e

Short o

Long i

Each example repeats a specific vowel sound. A. Long e matches “The green leaves gleam” because the e sound is long in green, leaves, and gleam. B. Short o matches “The fox hopped on the log” because the o sound is short in fox, hopped, and log. C. Long i matches “The light shines bright” because the i sound is long in light, shines, and bright.

Explanation

Each example repeats a specific vowel sound. A. Long e matches “The green leaves gleam” because the e sound is long in green, leaves, and gleam. B. Short o matches “The fox hopped on the log” because the o sound is short in fox, hopped, and log. C. Long i matches “The light shines bright” because the i sound is long in light, shines, and bright.

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8. Assonance can be used in both poetry and song lyrics.

True

False

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Explanation

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9. Which sentence does NOT have assonance?

The snow blows cold.

The frog hops on the log.

The wind blew hard.

The bees sleep in trees.

The vowel sounds don’t repeat in a clear pattern.

Explanation

The vowel sounds don’t repeat in a clear pattern.

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11. Which line has assonance?

The stars are far and sharp.

The bright night sky is high.

The rain poured down.

The trees waved hello.

The long i sound repeats in “bright,” “night,” “sky,” and “high.”

Explanation

The long i sound repeats in “bright,” “night,” “sky,” and “high.”

12. The repeated sound in assonance is always at the end of words.

True

False

It can be in the middle or beginning too.

Explanation

It can be in the middle or beginning too.

13. Which line shows assonance with the short a sound?

The cat ran after the bat.

The moon rose soon.

The tree was green.

The boy played with a toy.

“Cat,” “ran,” and “bat” share the short a sound.

Explanation

“Cat,” “ran,” and “bat” share the short a sound.

14. “The blue tune was smooth and cool” repeats—

Long o

Long u

Short i

Long a

“Blue,” “tune,” “smooth,” and “cool” all repeat the oo sound.

Explanation

“Blue,” “tune,” “smooth,” and “cool” all repeat the oo sound.

15. Which phrase uses assonance for a calm tone?

The bees sleep deep.

The cat ran fast.

The fire burned bright.

The rain fell again.

The long e sound gives a soft, peaceful sound.

Explanation

The long e sound gives a soft, peaceful sound.

Recognizing Assonance in Sentences