protocol

/ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/noun
High School
1

The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

2

An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty.

3

An amendment to an official treaty.

4

The first leaf of a roll of papyrus, or the official mark typically found on such a page.

5

The official formulas which appeared at the beginning or end of certain official documents such as charters, papal bulls etc.

6

The original notes of observations made during an experiment.

7

The precise method for carrying out or reproducing a given experiment.

8

The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state.

9

An accepted code of conduct; acceptable behaviour in a given situation or group.

10

A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network.

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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