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

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