children

/ˈt͡ʃɪldɹən/noun

High School

plural of child

plural of childer

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

stepchildren

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

bib bic cid big bil bin bip bis bit bui

Consonance

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

kwh phd adhd chad ditch chowder orchard childish sandwich cerda

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