directory

/dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/noun
Middle School
1

A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.

2

A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.

3

A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other directories may be stored. The files and subdirectories in a directory are usually related.

4

A form of government with a collegial executive whose members jointly exercise power; the executive of such a government.

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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