blaze

/bleɪz/noun
Elementary
1

A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

2

Intense, direct light accompanied with heat.

3

A high-visibility orange colour, typically used in warning signs and hunters' clothing.

4

A bursting out, or active display of any quality.

5

A hand consisting of five face cards.

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

Consonance

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