ego
/ˈiɡo/noun
Middle School
1
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
2
The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
3
A person's self-esteem and opinion of themselves.
4
The individual from whose point of view a family tree or pedigree chart is drawn, or the reference point from whom kinship terminology is relative. (Used without the definite article the.)
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