chorus

/ˈkɔːɹəs/noun
Elementary
1

A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.

2

A song performed by the singers of such a group.

3

An actor who reads the prologue and epilogue of a play, and sometimes also acts as a commentator or narrator; also, a portion of a play read by this actor.

4

A group of singers performing together; a choir; specifically, such a group singing together in a musical, an opera, etc., as distinct from the soloists; an ensemble.

5

A group of people in a performance who recite together.

6

An instance of singing by a group of people.

7

A group of people, animals, or inanimate objects who make sounds together.

8

The noise or sound made by such a group.

9

A group of people who express a unanimous opinion.

10

The opinion expressed by such a group.

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