recitation
/ˌɹɛsɪˈteɪʃən/noun
High School
1
The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.
2
The material recited.
3
A regularly scheduled class, in a school, in which discussion occurs of the material covered in a parallel lecture.
4
A reiteration; a setting down, e.g. for ease of reference, of something previously established.
5
A part of a song's lyrics that is spoken rather than sung.
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