throng

/θɹɒŋ/noun
High School
1

A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.

2

A group of things; a host or swarm.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ongaungcongdongfonggonghongjongkonglong

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”)

tactaetagtajtaktaltamtantaotap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

allaudaugaulbotcawcorcosdawdog

Consonance

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

thankthingthinklengththanksthingyrethinkthinkerlengthenstrength

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