letter

/ˈlɛtə/noun
Early Childhood
1

A symbol in an alphabet.

2

A written or printed communication, usually defined as longer and more formal than a note. (Sometimes specifically one that is on paper.)

3

The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).

4

Literature.

5

A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.

6

A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm).

7

A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.

8

Clipping of varsity letter.

9

A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.

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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

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