lineage

/ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/noun
Middle School
1

Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.

2

A number of lines of text in a column.

3

A fee or rate paid per line of text.

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