Which sound device in poetry focuses on the overall sound and rhythm created by the use of repeated sounds?

The focus on the overall sound and rhythm created by the use of repeated sounds refers to the structural and musical qualities of poetry that contribute to its auditory experience. Rhyme is specifically the repetition of similar or identical sounds in the final syllables of lines, which not only adds to the poem’s aesthetic pleasure but also helps create a rhythm that can enhance the overall atmosphere and meaning of the poem. When lines rhyme, it produces a cohesive sound pattern that can unify the piece and make it more memorable or impactful.

While assonance (the repetition of vowel sounds), consonance (the repetition of consonant sounds), and alliteration (the repetition of the initial consonant sounds of words) also contribute to the sound quality of poetry, they focus more on specific sound repeats rather than the overarching sound rhythm created by their arrangement. Rhyme, in contrast, is a broader device that encapsulates the idea of repeated sounds influencing the entire structure of the poem.