A Vowel Rhyme

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is dedicated to the concept of assonance, a poetic device characterized by the repetition of vowel sounds within close proximity to each other, typically within a line of poetry. The worksheet defines assonance and refers to it alternatively as “vowel rhyme.” It provides a structured activity where students are asked to write sentences that exhibit assonance with each of the long vowel sounds (A, E, I, O, U) and a short vowel sound of their choice.

The worksheet’s aim is to teach students how to recognize and craft assonance, enhancing their poetic and lyrical writing skills. By prompting them to compose sentences that contain repetitive vowel sounds, the students learn how assonance can create a musical quality in language. This exercise encourages an appreciation for the subtlety and beauty of sound patterns in poetry. It also helps students to understand the impact of assonance on the rhythm and mood of poems, furthering their overall literary comprehension and creativity in writing.