dialogue

/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

2

In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

3

A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

4

Nonstandard form of dialog (“dialog box”).

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

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