Clue

name

Elementary

The board game Cluedo whose goal is to solve the mystery of a fictitious murder.

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”)

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

boo bua chu dew doo coo dru due duo ewy

Consonance

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

elk belk cale coll kerl kloc klos klus lake lyke

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