alumnus
/əˈlʌmnəs/noun
High School
1
A male pupil or student.
2
A male graduate.
3
A student of any gender.
4
A graduate of any gender.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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