himself

/hɪmˈsɛlf/pron
High School
1

Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject

2

He; used as an intensifier, often to emphasize that the referent is the exclusive participant in the predicate

3

The subject or non-reflexive object of a predicate; he himself.

4

The subject or non-reflexive object of a predicate; he (used of upper-class gentlemen, or sarcastically, of men who imagine themselves to be more important than others)

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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

Consonance

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