In the provided lines from "Annabel Lee," there are several examples of assonance, which is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. Here are the highlighted instances:
- "reason" and "sea" - The long "e" vowel sound is repeated.
- "blew" and "cloud" - The "oo" vowel sound creates assonance.
- "chilling" and "beautiful" - The "i" vowel sound is repeated.
- "Lee" - The long "e" sound is also present here, pairing with "sea" and "reason."
Overall, these connections create a musical quality in the poem that enhances its lyrical nature.