Here's a breakdown:
* Assonance is a literary device where vowel sounds are repeated within a phrase or sentence, creating a musical effect.
* Example: "The sea shells show on the ocean floor" (repetition of the long "o" sound).
Key points about assonance:
* It's not about the letters themselves, but about the sounds they make.
* It can occur across words, within words, or both.
* It adds a sense of rhythm, flow, and emphasis to writing.
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