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

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