genealogy

/ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/noun
High School
1

The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.

2

A record or table of such descent; a family tree.

3

The study, and formal recording of such descents.

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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