dalliance
/ˈdalɪəns/noun
High School
1
Playful flirtation; amorous play.
2
An episode of dabbling.
3
A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
4
A sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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