monolithic

/ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/adj
High School
1

Of or resembling a monolith.

2

Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.

3

Having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation.

4

Of a single structure, a singular component; instead of an assembly.

5

Consisting of a single program or codebase.

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