absent
/ˈæb.sn̩t/adj
Elementary
1
Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing.
2
Not existing.
3
Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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