WASP

noun

Elementary

Acronym of White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, a member of the supposed ruling class of America.

Initialism of Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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”)

wad wag wah wai wal wan war was wat wax

Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

nypd swap walp warp weep welp wept whip wimp wipe

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