favor
/ˈfeɪ.və/noun
Elementary
1
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
2
Goodwill; benevolent regard.
3
A small gift; a party favor.
4
Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
5
The object of regard; person or thing favoured.
6
Appearance; look; countenance; face.
7
Partiality; bias
8
A letter, a written communication.
9
A resemblance, likeness.
10
Anything worn publicly as a pledge of a woman's favor.
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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
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