exercise

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/noun
Elementary
1

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

2

Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

3

A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.

4

The performance of an office, ceremony, or duty.

5

That which gives practice; a trial; a test.

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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