presidium

/pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/noun
Middle School
1

A permanent executive committee, used primarily in Communist countries, with the power to act for a larger governing body when the latter is in recess.

2

Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.

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