phonics
/ˈfɒnɪks/noun
Elementary
1
The study of how the sounds of words are represented by spelling.
2
A method of teaching elementary reading based on the phonetic interpretation of normal spelling.
3
Phonetics.
4
Acoustics.
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