English Literature GCSE
Assonance
What Assonance means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Assonance
The repetition of vowel sounds within closely grouped words.
Topics that use Assonance
- Section C (20%) Unseen Poetry (Eduqas GCSE)
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Using Assonance in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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