partisan
/ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/noun
High School
1
An adherent to a party or faction.
2
A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
3
A member of a band of detached light, irregular troops acting behind occupying enemy lines in the ways of harassment or sabotage; a guerrilla fighter.
4
The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.
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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
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