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.

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