either

/ˈaɪ.ðə/det
Middle School
1

Any one (of two).

2

Each of two; both.

3

Any one (of more than two).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

breatherneither

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”)

eareatebaebyeckecoedaedeediedo

Assonance

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

abdaccatvbbcbbqbeabeebesbmwbta

Consonance

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

thethothythanthaothattheethemthenthey

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