ess
/ˈɛs/noun
Elementary
1
The name of the Latin script letter S/s.
2
Something shaped like the letter S. (See esses)
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