diction
/ˈdɪk.ʃən/noun
High School
1
Choice and use of words, especially with regard to effective communication.
2
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
3
Enunciation, pronunciation.
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