Using Assonance For Effect

1. Why do writers use assonance?

To add rhythm and mood

To state facts clearly

To compare two things

To describe exact sounds

Assonance gives writing a smooth, musical rhythm.

Explanation

Assonance gives writing a smooth, musical rhythm.

2. Which line uses assonance?

The low moan of the cold stone.

The bright sun is shining.

The wind blew strong.

The rain fell fast.

Long o repeats in “low,” “moan,” “cold,” and “stone.”

Explanation

Long o repeats in “low,” “moan,” “cold,” and “stone.”

3. Assonance helps readers remember lines more easily.

True

False

This is true because repeating vowel sounds creates rhythm and musicality, which can make lines easier to remember.

Explanation

This is true because repeating vowel sounds creates rhythm and musicality, which can make lines easier to remember.

4. Which pair of words repeats the same vowel sound?

Lake – Bake

Sit – Hit

Moon – Room

None of the above

“Moon” and “Room” both use the long oo sound.

Explanation

“Moon” and “Room” both use the long oo sound.

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6. Which line sounds calm because of assonance?

The bees sleep deep in the trees.

The thunder crashed loud.

The train roared by.

The waves hit hard.

The long e sound gives a gentle, peaceful sound.

Explanation

The long e sound gives a gentle, peaceful sound.

7. Match the mood to the sound: A. Calm, B. Sad, C. Cheerful

Calm

Sad

Cheerful

Each example uses sound to create a specific mood. Calm matches “The bees sleep deep” (soft e). Sad matches “The low moan of the stone” (heavy o). Cheerful matches “The bright light of the fire” (upbeat i).

Explanation

Each example uses sound to create a specific mood. Calm matches “The bees sleep deep” (soft e). Sad matches “The low moan of the stone” (heavy o). Cheerful matches “The bright light of the fire” (upbeat i).

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8. Assonance only creates a happy tone.

True

False

It can create many moods—happy, sad, calm, or eerie.

Explanation

It can create many moods—happy, sad, calm, or eerie.

9. “The bright firelight inspired delight” repeats which sound?

Long i

Long a

Short e

Long o

“Bright,” “fire,” “inspired,” and “delight” share the long i sound.

Explanation

“Bright,” “fire,” “inspired,” and “delight” share the long i sound.

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11. Which line does NOT use assonance?

The rain fell again.

The moon rose soon.

The fox hopped on the log.

The stars shone bright.

No strong repeated vowel sound appears.

Explanation

No strong repeated vowel sound appears.

12. Assonance can appear in both long and short vowel sounds.

True

False

(No explanation provided in source data)

Explanation

(No explanation provided in source data)

13. “The cool blue pool” repeats which sound?

Short a

Long e

Long u

Short i

The long u sound repeats in “cool,” “blue,” and “pool.”

Explanation

The long u sound repeats in “cool,” “blue,” and “pool.”

14. Which line uses assonance to create a soft tone?

The leaves breathe deeply.

The thunder struck fast.

The truck rushed past.

The fire cracked loudly.

The long e sound gives the line a gentle rhythm.

Explanation

The long e sound gives the line a gentle rhythm.

15. Which sentence best shows how assonance adds emotion?

“The slow, low tone made me feel alone.”

“The bus drove down the road.”

“I went home after school.”

“The cat sat on the rug.”

The long o sounds create a sad, lonely mood.

Explanation

The long o sounds create a sad, lonely mood.

Using Assonance for Effect