athletics

/æθˈlɛtɪks/noun

Elementary

A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.

Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

metics poetics genetics kinetics cognetics cosmetics diabetics dianetics diuretics esthetics

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”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

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

bec bed acm beg aer afl air aix any ary

Consonance

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

kath koth cloth thank thick think length thanks rethink thicken

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