
Consonance
Poetic Technique
Consonance is a literary device used to give rhythm and enhance a poetic feel.
She sings a song of secrets, her sentences suffused with soft 's' sounds.
Subtle Sound Play
Consonance can be subtle; not all consonants have to be exact, but they must sound similar.
The ticking clock at the dock was quick to mock.
Not Just Endings
Consonance doesn't only appear at the end of lines; it can occur anywhere in words.
The whispering reeds swayed in the steady breeze.
Compare with
AccordAgreementCongruenceConsensusHarmonyPeaceSymmetryUnity
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