nostalgia

/nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/noun
High School
1

A longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness.

2

A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past.

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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