recurrence

/rəˈkɝ.əns/noun
Middle School
1

Return or reversion to a certain state.

2

The instance of recurring; frequent occurrence.

3

A return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease.

4

Recourse.

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