Conch

noun

Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries

A British Bahamian.

A European caucasian Bahamian

A denizen of the Florida Keys

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

clonch

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

abo aga aha ahh ahl aho ahr ahs aki ali

Consonance

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

kwh catch chalk cheek chick choke chuck couch actual catsup

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