em
/ˈɛm/noun
Elementary
1
The name of the Latin script letter M/m.
2
A unit of measurement equal to the height of the type in use.
3
A relative unit of sizing defined in terms of the font size.
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