fiction

/ˈfɪk.ʃən/noun
Elementary
1

Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

2

A verbal or written account that is not based on actual events (often intended to mislead).

3

A legal fiction.

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