Match each poetic device with its definition.

Match Term Definition
B
Internal rhyme A) When a poem has lines ending with words that sound the same
D
Slant rhyme B) A rhyme that occurs in the middle lines of poetry, rather than at the end of lines
A
End rhyme C) The repetition of vowel sounds within words in a line of poetry, like "she" and "feet"
C
Assonance D) A rhyme with words that have similar, but not identical, sounds
E
Consonance E) The repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words in a line of poetry, like "lot" and "kite"

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Here are the poetic devices matched with their correct definitions:

  • Internal rhyme: B) A rhyme that occurs in the middle lines of poetry, rather than at the end of lines
  • Slant rhyme: D) A rhyme with words that have similar, but not identical, sounds
  • End rhyme: A) When a poem has lines ending with words that sound the same
  • Assonance: C) The repetition of vowel sounds within words in a line of poetry, like "she" and "feet"
  • Consonance: E) The repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words in a line of poetry, like "lot" and "kite"
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