covenant

/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/noun
Middle School
1

An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.

2

A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.

3

A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.

4

An incidental clause in an agreement.

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”)

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