lake
/leɪk/noun
Early Childhood
1
A large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.
2
A large amount of liquid.
3
A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.
4
A pit, or ditch.
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
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