botany

/ˈbɒt.ə.ni/noun
High School
1

A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants.

2

The plant life of a geographical area; flora.

3

The properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group.

4

A botanical treatise or study, especially of a particular system of botany or that of a particular place.

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