jury

/ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.

2

A group of judges in a competition.

3

The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails.

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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