memorandum

/ˌmɛm.əˈɹæn.dəm/noun
High School
1

A short note serving as a reminder.

2

A written business communication.

3

A brief diplomatic communication.

4

A page in an annual publication honoring the memory of a person who died during the past year.

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