composite

/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/adj
High School
1

Made up of multiple components; compound or complex.

2

Being a mixture of Ionic and Corinthian styles.

3

Having factors other than itself and one; not prime and not one.

4

Belonging to the Asteraceae family (formerly known as Compositae), bearing involucrate heads of many small florets.

5

Employing multiple exposures on a single plate, so as to create an average view of something, such as faces in physiognomy.

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

Consonance

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