Assonance Quiz: Define the Device

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1. What is assonance?

Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Words that imitate sounds

A comparison using “like” or “as”

Assonance happens when the same vowel sound repeats, like in “light” and “fire.”

Explanation

Assonance happens when the same vowel sound repeats, like in “light” and “fire.”

About This Quiz

Ever noticed how repeated vowel sounds can make language flow or stick in your mind? In this assonance quiz, you’ll explore what assonance is and why writers use it to shape rhythm and mood. You’ll practice recognizing vowel sound patterns in words and phrases, understand how sound influences meaning, and... see moresee how assonance adds musical quality to both poetry and prose. Each question builds your confidence in identifying this subtle but powerful sound device.
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2. Which line contains assonance?

The cat sat on the mat.

The dog barked loudly.

The tree was tall.

The stars shone bright.

The short a sound repeats in “cat,” “sat,” and “mat.”

Explanation

The short a sound repeats in “cat,” “sat,” and “mat.”

3. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds.

True

False

That’s the definition of assonance.

Explanation

That’s the definition of assonance.

4. Which pair of words shows assonance?

Moon – Room

Cat – Dog

Tall – Tree

Ball – Bat

Both share the long oo sound.

Explanation

Both share the long oo sound.

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6. Which line does NOT show assonance?

Go and mow the lawn.

The light of the fire is bright.

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

The cat chased the dog.

There’s no repeating vowel sound pattern.

Explanation

There’s no repeating vowel sound pattern.

7. Match each example with its repeated vowel sound:

“Go slow over the road.”

“The rain in Spain.”

“Hear the mellow wedding bells.”

Each example repeats the same vowel sound to create a smooth or musical effect. A repeats the long o sound in go, slow, and road. B repeats the long a sound in rain and Spain. C repeats the short e sound in hear, mellow, and bells.

Explanation

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8. Assonance is used only in poetry.

True

False

Assonance can appear in songs, stories, and speeches too.

Explanation

Assonance can appear in songs, stories, and speeches too.

9. Which group of words shows assonance?

Book, took, cook

Rain, plain, day

Sit, hit, fit

Ball, bell, bowl

Each has the same short oo sound.

Explanation

Each has the same short oo sound.

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11. Which line uses assonance?

The cat ran after the rat.

The dog barked at night.

The boy took the toy.

The tree was green.

The short a sound repeats in “cat,” “ran,” and “rat.”

Explanation

The short a sound repeats in “cat,” “ran,” and “rat.”

12. Assonance always happens at the start of words.

True

False

That’s alliteration. Assonance can happen anywhere inside words.

Explanation

That’s alliteration. Assonance can happen anywhere inside words.

13. “The blue moon flew through the room” shows—

Repeated long oo sounds

Repeated short a sounds

Repeated r sounds

No repetition

The oo sound repeats in “blue,” “moon,” “flew,” and “through.”

Explanation

The oo sound repeats in “blue,” “moon,” “flew,” and “through.”

14. Which line is NOT an example of assonance?

The rain in Spain is a pain.

The boat floats over the moat.

The bell fell down the well.

The fish swam fast.

The vowels do not repeat in a pattern.

Explanation

The vowels do not repeat in a pattern.

15. What do writers use assonance for?

To create rhythm and mood

To compare things

To explain facts

To define characters

Assonance adds a musical quality and draws attention to words.

Explanation

Assonance adds a musical quality and draws attention to words.

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Anneda Nettleton |Bachelor’s in Middle Grade Education |

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Anneda N. is an experienced instructional designer and educator with over 22 years in K–12 education. She specializes in standards-aligned quizzes, curriculum development, literacy programs, and academic writing. Holds a Bachelor’s in Middle Grades Education and a Rank 1 Reading & Writing Specialist credential.