missing

/ˈmɪsɪŋ/verb

High School

present participle and gerund of miss

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

dissing hissing kissing wissing issing dismissing reminiscing

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”)

mab mac mad mae mag mah mai maj mak mal

Assonance

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

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

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

mang mank manx meng menk mong munk mango timing amazing

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