yardstick
/ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/noun
Elementary
1
A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
2
A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.
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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