assassin

/əˈsæsɪn/noun
Middle School
1

Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.

2

Any ruthless killer.

3

A member of the Nizari Ismaili Muslim community of the Alamut Period.

4

An associated prime of a module.

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