etiquette

/ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/noun
Middle School
1

The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.

2

The customary behavior of members of a profession, business, law, or sports team towards each other.

3

A label used to indicate that a letter is to be sent by airmail.

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