comeback

/ˈkʌmbæk/noun
Middle School
1

A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

2

A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

3

An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

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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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Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing