clan

/klæn/noun
Middle School
1

A group of people all descended from a common ancestor, in fact or belief, especially when the exact genealogies are not known.

2

A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.

3

Any group defined by family ties with some sort of political unity.

4

A group of players who habitually play on the same team in multiplayer games.

5

A badger colony.

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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