longitude

/ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtʃuːd/noun
Middle School
1

Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.

2

Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.

3

Length.

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

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