aristocracy
/ˌæɹ.ɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/noun
Middle School
1
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
2
Government by such a class, or a state with such a government.
3
A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others.
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