art

/ɑːt/noun
Elementary
1

The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

2

The creative and emotional expression of mental imagery, such as visual, auditory, social, etc.

3

Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.

4

The study and the product of these processes.

5

Aesthetic value.

6

Artwork.

7

A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.

8

(often in dichotomy with science) A subject understood best through intuition rather than methodology.

9

Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.

10

Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.

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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