genetic

/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/adj
Middle School
1

Relating to genetics or genes.

2

Caused by genes.

3

Of or relating to origin (genesis).

4

Based on shared membership in a linguistic family.

5

Based on a shared membership in a religious family.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

gaegafgaggalgangaogapgargasgau

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

jacjexjfkkgbajaxcagegeckgenkjackjake

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