fantasia

/fænˈteɪ.zɪ.ə/noun
High School
1

A form of instrumental composition with a free structure and improvisational characteristics; specifically, one combining a number of well-known musical pieces.

2

Any work which is unstructured or comprises other works of different genres or styles.

3

A traditional festival of the inhabitants of the Maghreb (in northwest Africa) featuring exhibitions of horsemanship.

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