Consonance

Techniques > Use of language > Figures of speech > Consonance

Method | Example | Discussion | See also

Description

Consonance is the repetition of a consonant across words, particularly at the word ending.

Example

Take the book back.

Run for fun and everyone.

Seven virgins have moved there.

Discussion

Consonance is a subtle form of rhyme, creating a repetitive beat across a sequence of words. The effect can be both poetic and also hypnotic, relaxing others and perhaps drawing attention away from persuasive content.

Consonance is a kind of opposite of Assonance, which is the repetition of vowel sounds.

Classification: Repetition