chauvinism

/ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/noun
High School
1

Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.

2

Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

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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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