actor

/ˈak.tə(ɹ)/noun
Elementary
1

Someone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.

2

Someone acting on behalf of someone else; a guardian.

3

Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent.

4

A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer.

5

An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.

6

The subject performing the action of a verb.

7

The entity that performs a role (in use case analysis).

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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