juba

noun

Elementary

An American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cuba duba guba luba suba tuba yuba scuba aruba chuba

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”)

jab jac jae jam jan jap jar jas jaw jay

Assonance

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

boo bua chu coo dew doo dru due duo ewy

Consonance

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

jab jeb job kgb boge gebo gibb jabs jobe jobs

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