Master

noun
Elementary
1

Prepended to a boy's name or surname as a (now somewhat formal) form of address.

2

A religious teacher, often as an honorific title.

3

The title of the head of certain colleges and schools.

4

A master's degree.

5

A person holding a master's degree, as a title.

6

The title of the eldest son of a Scots lord.

7

The owner of a slave, in some literature.

8

Used as the title of a dominant, especially a male one.

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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