perpetual

/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/adj
High School
1

Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

2

Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration.

3

Continuing; uninterrupted.

4

Flowering throughout the growing season.

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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