banter

/ˈbæntə/noun
Middle School
1

Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

2

Good-humoured bits of monologue and/or conversational prompts used in any of a wide range of occupations that must frequently interact with the public (for example, store clerks, salespersons, nurses).

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

planterantarcantercantorkanterkantormanterpantersantersantor

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”)

baababbadbaebagbahbakbalbambao

Assonance

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

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

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

batbutbatebeetbeitbirtbitzbostbratbute

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