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/ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.

2

Any of various similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer.

3

A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.

4

An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

5

An elementary school class; an elementary school student.

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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