rima
/ˈɹaɪ.mə/noun
Elementary
1
A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
2
A crack or fissure on a lunar or planetary surface; a rille.
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