proctor

/ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/noun
High School
1

A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.

2

An official at any of several older universities.

3

A legal practitioner in ecclesiastical and some other courts.

4

One appointed to collect alms for those who could not go out to beg for themselves, such as lepers and the bedridden.

5

A procurator or manager for another.

6

A representative of the clergy in convocation.

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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”)

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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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