ballot
/ˈbælət/noun
Elementary
1
A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
2
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
3
The total of all the votes cast in an election.
4
A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
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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