moiety
/ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/noun
Middle School
1
A half.
2
A share or portion, especially a smaller share.
3
Each descent group in a culture which is divided exactly into two descent groups.
4
A specific segment of a molecule.
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