preemptive
/pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/adj
High School
1
Of or relating to preemption.
2
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
3
Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
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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