example

/ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/noun
Elementary
1

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

2

Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.

3

Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).

4

A person punished as a warning to others.

5

A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.

6

An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.

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