assemblage

/əˈsɛmblɪd͡ʒ/noun
High School
1

The process of assembling or bringing together.

2

A collection of things which have been gathered together or assembled.

3

A gathering of people.

4

A group of different artifacts found in association with one another.

5

A visual art form similar to collage, which combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional, often found, elements into works of art.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing