stepchild

noun

Elementary

The child of one's spouse from a previous relationship.

A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

exiled idlewild profiled grandchild schoolchild fairchild goodchild hauschild rothchild brainchild

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

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

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

mph phd php chip chop http champ cheap chimp chirp

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