juxtaposition

/ˌd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/noun
High School
1

The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter.

2

An absence of linking elements in a group of words that are listed together.

3

An absence of operators in an expression.

4

The extra emphasis given to a comparison when the contrasted objects are close together.

5

Two or more contrasting sounds, colours, styles etc. placed together for stylistic effect.

6

The close placement of two ideas to imply a link that may not exist.

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