What does the cryptic crossword clue "Similar-sounding donkey rides tiny animal (8)" mean?

The definition is "Similar-sounding". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASS (synonym="“donkey”") + ON (synonym="“rides”") + ANT (synonym="“tiny animal”") = ASSONANT; definition: "Similar-sounding" The answer is ASSONANT.

Similar-sounding donkey rides tiny animal (8)

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