rune

/ɹuːn/noun
Elementary
1

A letter, or character, used in the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons.

2

Any visually similar script, such as Hungarian runes (the Old Hungarian script) or Turkic runes (the Old Turkic script).

3

A Finnic or Scandinavian epic poem, or a division of one, especially a division of the Kalevala.

4

A letter or mark used as a mystical or magic symbol.

5

A verse or song, especially one with mystical or mysterious overtones; a spell or an incantation.

6

Alternative form of roun (“secret or mystery”).

7

A Unicode code point.

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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