latter
/ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/adj
Middle School
1
Relating to or being the second of two items.
2
Near (or nearer) to the end.
3
In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.
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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