Nickelodeon

/ˌnɪk.əˈloʊ.di.n̩/noun
Elementary
1

A small, rudimentary movie theater that charged five cents for admission, popular in North America from about 1905 to 1915.

2

A coin-operated player piano, often elaborated with percussion, banjos, bells, whistles, and other musical instruments and noise-makers.

3

An American jukebox operated by nickels.

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