anterior
/anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/adj
High School
1
Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.
2
(of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem.
3
Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t.
4
Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding.
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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