patriarchy

/ˈpejtɹiɑɹki/noun
High School
1

A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.

2

A power structure in which men are dominant.

3

The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.

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