permutation

/ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
High School
1

One of the ways something exists, or the ways a set of objects can be ordered.

2

A one-to-one mapping from a finite set to itself.

3

An ordering of a finite set of distinct elements.

4

A transformation of a set's prime form, by applying one or more of certain operations, specifically, transposition, inversion, and retrograde.

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