Match each poetic device with its definition.

Question

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"

Answer 1

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"