likelihood
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/noun
Middle School
1
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
2
The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
3
Likeness, resemblance.
4
Appearance, show, sign, expression.
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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
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