attorney

/əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/noun
Middle School
1

A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.

2

An agent or representative authorized to act on someone else's behalf in accordance with that person's instructions.

3

One such who practised in the courts of the common law.

4

A solicitor.

5

An honorific given to lawyers and notaries public, or those holders by profession who also do other jobs. Usually capitalized or abbreviated as Atty.

6

Clusia spp.

7

A prosecutor.

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

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