parental

/pəˈɹɛn.təl/adj

Middle School

Of or relating to a parent.

Befitting a parent; affectionate; tender.

Of the generation of organisms that produce a hybrid.

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filial

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

dental gentle mental oriental yentl lentil rental sentell pimental simental

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”)

pac pad pae pah pak pal pam pan pao pas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaa patt peto sept spit taps tupy type pinto plate

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