choric

/ˈkɒɹɪk/adj
Middle School
1

Including or involving a Greek chorus

2

Of or pertaining to Greek choral poetic forms: odes, paeans, dithyrambs, etc.

3

Intended to be sung by a choir or chorus (e.g. a hymn)

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