courted

adj
High School
1

Romantically pursued; wooed.

2

Enticed by attractions from those who wish one's favor or attention.

3

Encouraged; sought-after.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

portedsortedabortedshortedsnortedsportedassortedescortedexhortedextorted

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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

allaudcawaugaulcorbotdawcosdog

Consonance

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

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