idiosyncrasy

/ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/noun
High School
1

A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group.

2

A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor; a risk factor.

3

A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

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