lopping

/ˈlɒpɪŋ/noun
High School
1

gerund of lop: the cutting off of branches, etc.

2

That which is cut off; leavings.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

whoppingcoppinghoppingmoppingpoppingsoppingtoppingwappingchoppingcropping

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”)

lablacladlailaklallamlanlaolap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aboagaahaahhahlahoahrahsakiali

Consonance

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

pengpingpinkpongpungplankprankspankhangupspring

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