feis

/fɛʃ/noun
Elementary
1

An Irish festival, usually including folk music, dancing, and sports.

2

An Irish gathering at which new laws were decreed, as well as folk music, dancing, and sports.

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