matron
/ˈmeɪtɹən/noun
High School
1
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
2
A woman with the character of a mother or matriarch.
3
A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.
4
A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children.
5
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
6
A female prison officer.
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