liaison

/liˈeɪˌzɒ̃/noun
High School
1

A thickening for sauces, typically based on egg yolks.

2

Communication between two parties or groups.

3

Cooperation, working together.

4

A relayer of information between two forces in an army or during war.

5

Any person who relays information between two groups or organizations.

6

A tryst; a romantic meeting.

7

An illicit sexual relationship or affair.

8

Fusion of two consecutive words and the manner in which this occurs.

9

The pronunciation of a normally silent final consonant when the next word begins with a vowel.

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