overture

/ˈəʊvətjʊə/noun
Middle School
1

An opening; a recess or chamber.

2

Disclosure; discovery; revelation.

3

An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.

4

A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

5

A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture).

6

A medley of themes from a larger work, such as an opera or musical, typically played at the beginning but sometimes played at any part of the work or performed as a standalone piece.

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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

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