laughing

/ˈlɑːfɪŋ/noun

High School

verbal noun of laugh: the action of the verb to laugh.

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”)

lab lac lad lai lak lal lam lan lao lap

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

fang feng fink fong fung fling flunk funky finger fungus

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