epitome

/əˈpɪt.ə.mi/noun
High School
1

The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.

2

A representative example.

3

The height; the best; the most vivid.

4

A brief summary of a text.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing