theme

/θiːm/noun
Elementary
1

A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

2

A concept with multiple instantiations.

3

Any of various colors, or color palettes, in which a design is offered; (graphical user interface) any of various skins for an app, affecting the visuals and perhaps other elements such as sound effects.

4

An essay written for school.

5

The main melody of a piece of music, especially one that is the source of variations.

6

A song, or a snippet of a song, that identifies a film, a TV program, a character, etc. by playing at the appropriate time.

7

An additional puzzle within the crossword, typically involving a set of non-standard clues or answers.

8

The stem of a word.

9

Thematic relation of a noun phrase to a verb.

10

Theta role in generative grammar and government and binding theory.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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

Consonance

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

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