handshake

/ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/noun

Elementary

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cupcake hotcake pancake backache daybreak headache intake uptake hoylake outtake

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”)

had hah hal ham han hao hap haq har has

Assonance

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

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

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

hush hushed shoehorn hash harsh hashi hersh hesch hirsh housh

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