talkie
/ˈtɔːki/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
A movie with sound, as opposed to a silent film.
2
A song in which the lyrics are spoken rather than sung.
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
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