mistress

/ˈmɪs.tɹᵻs/noun
Middle School
1

A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership.

2

A female head of household.

3

A female teacher.

4

The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.

5

A dominatrix.

6

A woman well skilled in anything, or having the mastery over it.

7

A woman regarded with love and devotion; a sweetheart.

8

A married woman; a wife.

9

A respectful mode of address to a woman.

10

The jack in the game of bowls.

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

Consonance

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

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