endurance
/ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/noun
Middle School
1
The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
2
An ability to endure hardship.
3
The length of time that a ship's rations will supply.
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