continental
/ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/adj
Middle School
1
Of or relating to a continent or continents.
2
Of the mainland, as opposed to an island offshore.
3
Relating to, or characteristic of, continental Europe.
4
Of or relating to the confederated colonies collectively, in the time of the Revolutionary War.
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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