repartee
/ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/noun
Middle School
1
A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.
2
A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.
3
A skill in replying swiftly and wittily.
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