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consonance

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun consonance has 2 senses
  1. consonance, consonant rhyme - the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
    --1 is a kind of rhyme, rime
  2. consonance, harmoniousness - the property of sounding harmonious
    --2 is a kind of harmony
    Derived form: verb consonate1

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Consonance

Description:

Consonance is a literary device used to create harmony and musicality in writing through the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.

Senses and Usages:

1. In Poetry:

In poetry, consonance is often used to create a pleasing or melodic effect. For example:

The pitter-patter of raindrops on the rooftop.

She sells seashells by the seashore.

2. In Music:

In music, consonance refers to the harmonious combination of tones or chords. It is the opposite of dissonance.

Listen to the consonance created between the guitar and piano in this song.

3. In Language Learning:

Consonance can be used as a teaching tool to help language learners improve their pronunciation and phonics skills.

The teacher emphasized the importance of consonance when learning a new language.

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