descent
/dɪˈsɛnt/noun
Middle School
1
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
2
A way down.
3
A sloping passage or incline.
4
Lineage or hereditary derivation.
5
A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.
6
A falling upon or invasion.
7
A particular extension of the idea of gluing.
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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”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing