zone

/zoʊn/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).

2

Any given region or area of the world.

3

A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.

4

A restricted category or virtual place.

5

A band or area of growth encircling anything.

6

A band or stripe extending around a body.

7

A series of planes having mutually parallel intersections.

8

The strike zone.

9

Every of the three parts of an ice rink, divided by two blue lines.

10

A semicircular area in front of each goal.

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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