foley

/ˈfoʊli/noun
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1

The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.

2

A foley artist.

3

A Foley catheter.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

fabfacfaefanfaofarfatfawfayfaz

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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

dfwelfflufillfilmfloyfoldfuelhelflief
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