speaker

/ˈspikɚ/noun
Elementary
1

One who speaks.

2

Loudspeaker.

3

Speakerphone.

4

The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.

5

One who makes a speech to an audience.

6

A book containing passages of text for use in speeches.

7

The producer of a given utterance, whether speech or text.

8

The literary character uttering the lyrics of a poem or song, as opposed to the author writing the words of that character.

9

A key on a woodwind instrument of the clarinet family (compare octave key on other instruments) which induces the instrument to overblow.

10

A wooden pole or spike used by hedgers to carry loads on their shoulders. Possibly Dorset dialect.

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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