RICE

noun
Early Childhood
1

Acronym of rest, ice, compression, elevation (“a treatment method for soft-tissue injuries”).

2

Acronym of rest, immobilization, cold, elevation (“a treatment method for soft-tissue injuries”).

3

Acronym of reaction, initial, change, equilibrium (“a tabular system for keeping track of changing concentrations in an equilibrium reaction”).

4

Acronym of reciprocating internal combustion engine.

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Rhymes

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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

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Consonance

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

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