English

/ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/adj
High School
1

Of or pertaining to England.

2

English-language; of or pertaining to the language, descended from Anglo-Saxon, which developed in England.

3

Of or pertaining to the people of England (e.g. Englishmen and Englishwomen).

4

Of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system of measure.

5

Non-Amish, so named for speaking English rather than a variety of German.

6

Denoting a vertical orientation of the barn doors on a camera.

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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