backslash
/ˈbækˌslæʃ/noun
High School
1
The punctuation mark \.
2
Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.
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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
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