precedent
/ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/noun
Middle School
1
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
2
A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
3
An established habit or custom.
4
The aforementioned (thing).
5
The previous version.
6
A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
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”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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