cant
/kænt/noun
Elementary
1
An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
2
A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
3
A language spoken by some Irish Travellers; Shelta.
4
Empty, hypocritical talk.
5
Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
6
A blazon of a coat of arms that makes a pun upon the name (or, less often, some attribute or function) of the bearer, canting arms.
7
A call for bidders at a public fair; an auction.
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
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