SOUND

Onomatopoeia = words which sound like what they mean

drip

squeeze

Phonetic intensive = word which suggests its meaning

flame

slippery

moan

EUPHONIOUS SOUNDS

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CACOPHONOUS SOUNDS

Bells strike the hours

Ways to control meaning through sound:

1. onomatopoeia and phonetic intensives

2. grouping smooth sounds (or harsh sounds)

3. controlling speed and movement through meter

4. using meter to emphasize key words

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