tone

/təʊn/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A specific pitch.

2

(in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.

3

(in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.

4

The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.

5

The pitch of a word's sound that distinguishes a difference in meaning, as for example in Chinese.

6

A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.

7

The manner in which speech or writing is expressed, especially the aspects of diction (word choice), connotation, emotiveness, and register.

8

State of mind; temper; mood.

9

The shade or quality of a colour.

10

The favourable effect of a picture produced by the combination of light and shade, or of colours.

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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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