gusto

/ˈɡʌstəʊ/noun
Middle School
1

Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.

2

An individual's fondness or liking of a particular flavour

3

The style in which a work is done, artistic style. (occasionally) the prevailing style in matters of taste.

4

Aesthetic appreciation.

5

(Of food) Flavour or savour

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

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