- Definition
Consonance is when words close together have the same consonant sound, like in "strok**e**" and "lu**ck**," to make a phrase sound more interesting.
The phrase 'pitter patter' uses consonance with the repeating 't' sound.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Consonance is like a secret tapping sound that repeats inside different words, making them feel connected.
Ask your child: What sound do you hear again and again in these words?
Common mix-up: Kids might think the repeating sound must be at the start of the word. Consonance can happen anywhere—the beginning, middle, or end of words.
Examples
- Mike likes his new bike.
- The black truck is stuck.
consonance is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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