alliance

/əˈlaɪ.əns/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being allied.

2

The act of allying or uniting.

3

A union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league.

4

Marriage.

5

Any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity.

6

The persons or parties allied.

7

Synonym of cohort (“group of orders of organisms”).

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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