occidental
/ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/adj
High School
1
Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.
2
Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality.
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