anecdote
/ˈæn.ɪkˌdəʊt/noun
High School
1
A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.
2
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
3
A previously untold secret account of an incident.
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