assonance

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Assonance is almost equally common, and is even more strange to our taste.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas

Assonance in Latin poetry has no such relevance.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas

Assonance frequently takes the place of rhyme, and a word often rhymes with itself.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

Assonance is used freely, but there is not more rhyming than is usual in the poetry of the late empire.

From Latin Literature by Mackail, J. W. (John William)

Assonance must never be mistaken for true rhyme, and combinations like boats-float or them-brim should be avoided.

From Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 by Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips)