personnel

/pɝ.səˈnɛl/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.

2

A member of an organization such as an army.

3

A human resources department.

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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