genetics

/dʒəˈnɛt.ɪks/noun

Middle School

The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

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genes

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

metics poetics kinetics athletics cognetics cosmetics diabetics dianetics diuretics esthetics

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”)

gae gaf gag gal gan gao gap gar gas gau

Assonance

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

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

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

jac jex jfk kgb ajax cage geck genk jack jake

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