region

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/noun
Middle School
1

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

2

Such a division of the city of Rome and of the territory about Rome, of which the number varied at different times; a district, quarter, or ward.

3

An administrative subdivision of the European Union.

4

A subnational region of Chile; equivalent to province.

5

Ellipsis of regional municipality, a county-level municipality.

6

Ellipsis of administrative region.

7

A subprovincial region of Quebec; the primary level subdivision; a prefecture.

8

The inhabitants of a region or district of a country.

9

A place in or a part of the body in any way indicated.

10

An approximate range.

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

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