speaking

/ˈspiː.kɪŋ/adj
High School
1

Used in speaking.

2

Expressive; eloquent.

3

Involving speaking.

4

Having the ability of speech.

5

Having competence in a language.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

creakingekingleakingpeakingpeekingreekingseekingfreakingsneakingtweaking

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”)

sacsadsagsaisaksalsamsansaosap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abdaccatvbbcbbqbeabeebesbmwbta

Consonance

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

pengpingpinkpongpungplankprankspankhangupspring

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