reapportionment

noun
High School
1

The act of reapportioning; a second or subsequent apportionment.

2

Reassignment of representation in a legislature, especially of U.S. House of Representative seats, in accord with changes in the census population determination.

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