mastery

/ˈmɑːs.t(ə.)ɹi/noun
Middle School
1

The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.

2

Superiority in war or competition; victory; triumph; preeminence.

3

The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.

4

A contest for superiority.

5

A masterly operation; a feat.

6

The philosopher's stone.

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

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