countenance

/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/noun
Middle School
1

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

2

Favour; support; encouragement.

3

Superficial appearance; show; pretense.

4

Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aoiauecaoausbaocaubowdaocowdow

Consonance

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

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