normative

/ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/adj
High School
1

Of or pertaining to a norm or standard.

2

Conforming to a norm or norms.

3

Attempting to establish or prescribe a norm.

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