affiliation

/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/noun
High School
1

The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.

2

The establishment of a child's paternity or maternity.

3

A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union.

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