loop

/luːp/noun
Elementary
1

A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.

2

The opening so formed.

3

A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.

4

A ring road or beltway.

5

An endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.

6

A complete circuit for an electric current.

7

A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.

8

An edge that begins and ends on the same vertex.

9

A path that starts and ends at the same point.

10

A bus or rail route, walking route, etc. that starts and ends at the same point.

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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