rectangle

/ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/noun
Early Childhood
1

Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

2

Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square.

3

A right angle.

4

The product of two quantities.

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

Consonance

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

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