posh

/pɑʃ/adj
Middle School
1

Associated with the upper classes.

2

Stylish; elegant; exclusive; luxurious; expensive.

3

Snobbish, materialistic, prejudiced, under the illusion that one is better than everyone else.

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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