Assonance is a literary device where vowel sounds are repeated within a phrase or sentence. It creates a sense of rhythm and flow, and can be used to emphasize certain words or ideas.
Here are some examples:
* The sea shee ne bea rea ch and fea red the wa ve s. (The repeated short "e" sound creates a sense of smoothness and flow.)
* The me ne and the wo me ne we re awa y. (The repeated long "e" sound creates a sense of sadness and longing.)
Assonance is often used in poetry, but it can also be found in prose, songs, and even everyday speech.