Peking

/piːˈkɪŋ/name
Middle School
1

Dated form of Beijing: a direct-administered municipality, the capital city of China.

2

Dated form of Beijing: the government of the People's Republic of China; the central leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.

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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