benchmark

/ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/noun
High School
1

A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.

2

A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point.

3

A computer program that is executed to assess the performance of the runtime environment.

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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

Consonance

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