political

/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/adj
Middle School
1

Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.

2

Concerning a polity or its administrative components.

3

Inappropriately motivated by political calculation, as it pertains to elections, power dynamics, ideologies, etc.

4

Of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power, standing, influence or conflict.

5

Interested in politics.

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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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