counterpart

/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/noun
Middle School
1

Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.

2

A duplicate of a legal document.

3

One who or that which resembles another.

4

One who or that which has corresponding functions or characteristics.

5

Either half of a flattened fossil when the rock has split along the plane of the fossil.

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