croak

/kɹoʊk/noun
Elementary
1

A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.

2

The call of a frog or toad.

3

The harsh call of various birds, such as the raven or corncrake, or other creatures.

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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”)

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