* Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within a phrase or line. The focus is on the *sound* of the vowels, not the actual letters themselves.
* "Red-edged spread" does have repeated vowels ("e" and "e"), but they don't create a noticeable pattern of sound repetition. The "e" sound is not stressed or particularly emphasized in either word.
Example of Assonance:
"The sea shells she sold sang softly"
Notice how the short "e" sound is repeated throughout the sentence, creating a musical and soothing effect.
In "red-edged spread," the repetition of "e" is not intentional for a poetic effect. It's simply a result of the words themselves.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other examples of assonance!