subtraction

/səbˈtɹækʃən/noun

Elementary

The process of subtracting a number from another.

A calculation involving subtracting.

The removal of something.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

action reaction faction exaction fraction inaction traction attraction extraction infraction

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

bash bish bosh bush blush brush bushy shrub bluish bushel

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