rap
/ɹæp/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
A sharp blow with something hard.
2
The blame for something.
3
A casual talk.
4
Rap music.
5
A song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music.
6
An appraisal.
7
A positive appraisal; a recommendation.
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
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