paradigm

/ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/noun
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1

A pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.

2

An example serving as the model for such a pattern; an exceptionally good or prototypical example of a pattern or group.

3

A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

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