Assonance

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The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in neighboring words.

Example: Try to light the fire

The ‘i’ sound is repeated in Try, light, and fire, creating a subtle assonance. Most examples of this technique are hard to detect and work discreetly to enhance the poem.

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