proximate

/ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/adj
High School
1

Close or closest; adjacent.

2

Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.

3

About to take place; impending.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

pacpadpaepahpakpalpampanpaopas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aboagaahaahhahlahoahrahsakiali

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

mapmphpomppmcempgumpkampkpmgkumplump

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