regency
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/noun
High School
1
A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
2
The time during which a regent is in power.
3
An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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