cliffhanger
/ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1
An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
2
An outcome which is awaited with keen anticipation, especially one which is delayed for a period of time or which is not known until the last minute.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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