reeve

/ɹiːv/noun
Middle School
1

Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.

2

The president of a township or municipal district council.

3

The holder of a proposed but unadopted commissioned rank of the Royal Air Force, equivalent to wing commander.

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