both

/bəʊθ/det

Elementary

Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

sloth growth oath loath quoth roath troth goethe noeth

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”)

baa bab bad bae bag bah bak bal bam bao

Assonance

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

ago apo boe aux cho cio clo coe cro dau

Consonance

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

bath beth buth birth booth broth breath bathtub thimble bathrobe

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