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What is the repetition of vowel sounds called?

The repetition of vowel sounds is called assonance.

It's a literary device used to create a musical effect and add emphasis to certain words or phrases. For example:

* "The angel and the ant"

* "The old oak outside the office"

* "The intelligent investor invest in the industry."

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