metric

/ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/adj

Middle School

Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.

Of or relating to the meter of a piece of music.

Of or relating to distance.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

petrik hetrick petrich petrick tetrick hettrick geometric obstetric symmetric asymmetric

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”)

mab mac mad mae mag mah mai maj mak mal

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

kump maki maxy menk merc moca chrome custom makeup climate

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