expression

/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/noun
Elementary
1

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

2

A particular way of phrasing an idea.

3

A colloquialism or idiom.

4

A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

5

An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.

6

The process of translating a gene into a protein.

7

A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.

8

A specific blend of whisky.

9

The act of pressing or squeezing out.

10

The tone of voice or sound in music.

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

Consonance

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