dictatorship

/ˈdɪktæɪtəʃɪp/noun
Middle School
1

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

2

A government which exercises autocratic rule.

3

Any household, institution, or other organization that is run under such sovereignty or autocracy.

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