endemic

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/adj
High School
1

Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.

2

Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.

3

Prevalent in a particular area or region, persistent within a population.

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