toner

/ˈtoʊnɚ/noun
High School
1

Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.

2

Cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores, usually used on the face.

3

A musician, particularly one who plays a wind instrument.

4

A hair product used to reduce brassiness and increase shine in bleached and dyed hair.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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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