perennial

/pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/adj
High School
1

Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.

2

Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; never-ending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.

3

Appearing or recurring again and again; recurrent.

4

Appearing again each year; annual.

5

Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

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

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