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

Consonance

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