assonance

Definition

The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.

Etymology

From French assonance, from Latin assonāre; by surface analysis, a- + son- + -ance.

Example Sentences

• ""You should try to speak without assonances" said Merlyn. "For instance, 'The beer is never clear round here, dear' is unfortunate, even as an assonance.'""