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.
Answer by Migs (51). Florida has a fairly extensive array of natural resources, but relatively low quantities of mineral and metal deposits. Major resources include phosphates, water, and citrus fruit. Florida's aquifers are the main water sources for homes in Florida and its surroundings (Georgia and the Carolinas).
Florida's warm climate and sandy soil are ideal for growing citrus, which has been a commercial crop in the state since the mid-1800s. Almost 569,000 acres of citrus groves and 74 million citrus trees can be found in Florida. More than 70 percent of the United States' citrus comes from the Sunshine State.