LOL

/ɛl.əʊˈɛl/intj
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1

Laughing (or laugh) out loud.

2

Lots of laughs. (occasionally used)

3

Indicates light-heartedness or amusement, or that the accompanying statement is not intended as serious; sometimes extends to irony or sardonicism, in the same way that spoken humor sometimes does.

4

Lots of love.

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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