lollipop

/ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/noun
Early Childhood
1

An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy or sweet attached to a stick.

2

Something having the shape of a lollipop: a linear stem connected to a round body.

3

A sign on a stick held in front of the vehicle during a pit stop.

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