syncope
/ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/noun
High School
1
The elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a vowel sound with loss of a syllable.
2
A loss of consciousness when fainting.
3
A missed beat or off-beat stress in music resulting in syncopation.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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