pet
/pɛt/noun
Early Childhood
1
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
2
Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects (pet rock, pet plant, etc.).
3
One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
4
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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