lector

/ˈlɛktə(ɹ)/noun
High School
1

A lay person who reads aloud certain religious texts in a church service.

2

A public lecturer or reader at some universities.

3

A person who reads aloud to workers to entertain them, appointed by a trade union.

4

A person doing voice-over translation of foreign films, especially in Eastern European countries.

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