Mistress
noun
Middle School
1
Used as the title of a married woman before her name. Now used only in the abbreviated form Mrs.
2
Used as the title of a female dominant.
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
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