fission
/ˈfɪʃən/noun
High School
1
The process whereby one item splits to become two.
2
nuclear fission: The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller particles.
3
The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells.
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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