collective
/kəˈlɛktɪv/adj
Middle School
1
Formed by gathering or collecting; gathered into a mass, sum, or body.
2
Tending to collect; forming a collection.
3
Having plurality of origin or authority.
4
Expressing a collection or aggregate of individuals, by a singular form.
5
Deducing consequences; reasoning; inferring.
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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
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