facial

/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/adj
Middle School
1

Of or affecting the face.

2

Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.

3

(of a law or regulation validity) On its face; as it appears (as opposed to on a more probing analysis, as it is applied, etc.).

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