letters

/ˈlɛtɚz/noun

High School

plural of letter

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

betters bettors debtors fetters getters setters sweaters pipetters etters

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

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

tis asat stds tags tees toms toys zent tease closet

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