than

/ðæn/conj

Elementary

Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.

Because; for.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ahn ann can dan fan gan jan kan lan man

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”)

tac tae tag taj tak tal tam tan tao tap

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

then norther northern southern sunbathe nathe thine anthes manthe nether

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