PAWS

noun

Elementary

Acronym of pervasive arousal withdrawal syndrome.

Acronym of post-acute-withdrawal syndrome.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

baus daus daws faus gaus haws jaws kaus laws maus

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”)

pac pad pae pah pak pal pam pan pao pas

Assonance

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

all aud aug aul bot caw cor cos daw dog

Consonance

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

pas pads pans pees pews pies pols pres pros puns

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