colonialism
/kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/noun
High School
1
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.
2
Any form of foreign influence seen as undesirable.
3
A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.
4
Colonial life.
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
#derogatory