ecliptic
/ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/noun
High School
1
The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
2
The plane in which this great circle lies.
3
A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
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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