clown
/klaʊn/noun
Early Childhood
1
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
2
A person who acts in a silly fashion.
3
A stupid person.
4
A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an illbred person; a boor.
5
One who works upon the soil; a rustic; a churl; a yokel.
6
A clownfish.
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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
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