parallel

/ˈpæ.ɹəˌlɛl/adj
Middle School
1

Equally distant from one another at all points.

2

Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".

3

Either not intersecting, or coinciding.

4

Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.

5

Analogous, similar, comparable.

6

Coexisting but normally not interacting with the regular reality.

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