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).
Other citrus fruits grown include grapefruit, limes, tangerines and tangelos. Tomatoes are Florida's second leading crop. Non-citrus fruits grown include bananas, papayas. strawberries and watermelons. Vegetables grown in Florida are cabbage, celery, cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, potatoes, snap beans, squash and sweet corn. Florida leads the nation in the production of sugar cane. Other field crops are peanuts, soybeans and tobacco. Florida is second only to California in the production of greenhouse and nursery products and ranks first in the production of indoor plants. [