The Anchor-As A Symbol. One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor..- Bhagavad Gita. The Anchor is a Symbol of both Hope and steadfastness.he Anchor-As A Symbol. One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor..
âAnd the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtainâ. Many examples of assonance can be found in prose and poetry. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. It is used to reinforce the meanings of words or to set the mood.
In the second line, the repetition of the 'f' sound in the words 'filled,' 'fantastic,' 'felt' and 'before' is similar to a cartoon character stuttering in f-f-f-fear. Both sets of repeated sounds add to the spooky vibe Poe is known for. Assonance is a literary device using repeated vowel sounds.