comedy

/ˈkɒmɪdi/noun
Elementary
1

a choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece

2

a light, amusing play with a happy ending

3

a narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy)

4

a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone

5

the genre of such works

6

entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance

7

the art of composing comedy

8

a humorous event

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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

Consonance

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