EUPHONY

Ian Segel

__**Euphony**__

Definition : Harmony or beauty of sound that provides a pleasing effect to the ear, usually sought-for in poetry for effect. It is achieved not only by the selection of individual word-sounds, but also by their relationship in the repetition, proximity, and flow of sound patterns.

__**Example:**__

In the poem //Music to My Ears,// the line,

//Waves on the beach, Oh the sound of nature,//

has euphony due to the beauty and harmony of the words in the line. Also, these words contain a sufficient amount of vowels, allowing for more satisfaction upon reading.

__**Example**__

Morgan Freeman's speech in __Shawshank Redemption__ provides excellent euphony because of the way he says each word and the flow in the sounds he makes. Also, his voice is harmonious and pleasing to the ear.

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