oligarch

/ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːk/noun
High School
1

A member of an oligarchy; someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.

2

A very wealthy business owner who wields political power.

3

A protoplanet formed during oligarchic accretion.

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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