Sound Devices

In addition to using devices to make a reader see or feel a poem, poets also use sound devices to make the reader "hear" the poem. In this topic, you will explore several different sound devices, including alliteration, assonance, consonance, and onomatopoeia. In addition, you will learn how poets use repetition and parallelism to structure their poems.

Essential Questions

• How do poets use sound devices to enhance their poems?