poly

/ˈpɒli/noun
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1

A polytechnic.

2

Polyethylene (polythene).

3

Polyurethane.

4

A polygon.

5

Polyester.

6

Polyamory.

7

A polyamorous person.

8

A polycule.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

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

aboagaahaahhahlahoahrahsakiali

Consonance

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

aaapilleeplouplumppaleplugpoolslipwalp
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