nudge

/nʌd͡ʒ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A gentle push.

2

A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.

3

The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.

4

The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

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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