checkpoint

/ˈt͡ʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/noun
High School
1

A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection.

2

A situation, often represented by a point in time, at which the state of a database system is known to be valid, and to which it can be returned in the event of a crisis by using a combination of backups and logs; the data stored at this event.

3

A predetermined point in a map, level or scenario that the player may resume from if they die or restart.

4

A biological control mechanism ensuring correct progression through the cell cycle.

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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