gentile

/ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/adj
Middle School
1

Non-Jewish.

2

Heathen, pagan.

3

Non-Mormon.

4

Relating to a clan, tribe, or nation; clannish, tribal, national.

5

Of or pertaining to a gens or several gentes.

6

Of a part of speech such as an adjective, noun or verb: relating to a particular city, nation or country.

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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”)

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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

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