bidirectional

/ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəladj
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1

Moving in two directions (usually opposite).

2

Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

directionalsectionalcorrectional

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

cidbibbicbigbilbinbipbisbitbui

Consonance

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

bashbishboshbushblushbrushbushyshrubbluishbushel

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