reciprocity

/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/noun
High School
1

The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.

2

A reciprocal relationship.

3

A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.

4

A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun.

5

The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).

6

The responses of individuals to the actions of others.

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