standing

/ˈstændɪŋ/verb

High School

present participle and gerund of stand

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

landing anding banding handing sanding blanding branding outstanding understanding demanding

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”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

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

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

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

dang deng dink dinky drink dining balding darling guiding kingdom

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