academia

/ˌæk.əˈdiː.mɪ.ə/noun
High School
1

The scientific and cultural community engaged in higher education and research, taken as a whole.

2

Continuous study at higher education institutions; scholarship.

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