rave

/ɹeɪv/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

An enthusiastic review (such as of a play).

2

An all-night dance party with electronic dance music (techno, trance, drum and bass etc.) in small unknown clubs.

3

The genres of electronic dance music made to be played in rave parties.

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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

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