lasso

/læsˈuː/noun
Elementary
1

A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.

2

An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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