Schemes of Sound
Figures that create effect through the repetition, arrangement, or quality of sounds.
7 figures across 2 subcategories
Sound Repetition
Patterns created by repeating specific types of sounds across words.
Cx Cx Cx — repeated initial consonant
Repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely connected words.
xVx xVx — repeated vowel sounds
Repetition of similar vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in stressed syllables.
xCx xCx — repeated consonant sounds (not initial)
Repetition of consonant sounds, typically at the end or middle of words, within close proximity.
Word ≈ Sound — words mimicking their referent
Use of words that phonetically imitate or suggest the sound they describe.
Sx Sx Sx — repeated sibilant sounds
Repetition of hissing 's', 'sh', or 'z' sounds to create a whispering, sinister, or soothing effect.
Sound Quality
Figures defined by the overall tonal quality of sound rather than specific repetition patterns.