Contemporary Examples. 1  The fence, with the open squares in the lattice serving as solid notches, is perfect for resting and aiming a rifle. 2  I love her lattice crust variation, and the addition of nutmeg sauce takes it to a whole other level. 3  They say the ladder construct is out, lattice is in, for men and women.
Definition of Assonance. Assonance is the repetition of a vowel sound or diphthong in non-rhyming words. To qualify as assonance, the words must be close enough for the repetition of the sound to be noticeable. Assonance is a common literary technique used in poetry and prose, and is widely found in English verse.
1a : the quality or state of being resonantb (1) : a vibration of large amplitude in a mechanical or electrical system caused by a relatively small periodic stimulus of the same or nearly the same period as the natural vibration period of the system (2) : the state of adjustment that produces resonance in a mechanical or electrical system.