quartile

/ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/noun
High School
1

Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.

2

Any one of the four groups so divided.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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