keynote
/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/noun
Middle School
1
A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.
2
The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.
3
The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.
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