Cardinal

noun

Elementary

A player on the St. Louis Cardinals team.

A player on the Arizona Cardinals team.

A student or player on a sports team at the University of Louisville.

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”)

cab cac cad cai cal cam can cao cap car

Assonance

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

abo aga aha ahh ahl aho ahr ahs aki ali

Consonance

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

dix doc cude doak kids scud cuddle kidnap second crowded

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