rain

/ˈɹeɪ̯n/noun
Early Childhood
1

Condensed water falling from a cloud.

2

Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.

3

An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.

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