ABC

/eɪ biː ˈsiː/noun
Elementary
1

The English alphabet.

2

A type of poem in which the lines start with the letters of the alphabet in order.

3

A primer for teaching the Latin alphabet and first elements of reading.

4

The fundamentals of any subject.

5

A straightforward, uniform playing style, often focusing on betting for value, folding weak hands, and avoiding bluffing.

6

A British alphabetized guidebook listing trains and their stations.

7

Ellipsis of ABC store.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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