meme

/miːm/noun
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1

Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.

2

Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc.

3

A specific instance of a meme, such as an image macro or a video, often with humorous superimposed text.

4

Something which is deceptive; a trick, a ruse.

5

Something not to be taken seriously; a joke.

6

A work produced and shared in response to a prompt or suggestion within an online group.

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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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