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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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

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