epilogue

/ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/noun
High School
1

A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play

2

The performer who gives this speech

3

A brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece; an afterword

4

A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to return from a routine.

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