kindred

/ˈkɪndɹɪd/noun
Middle School
1

Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.

2

People of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethren.

3

A grouping of relatives.

4

Blood relationship.

5

Affinity, likeness.

6

One who is kindred, literally or figuratively; a kin, kinsman.

7

A household or group following the modern pagan faith of Heathenry or Ásatrú.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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