reprise

/ɹɪˈpɹiːz/noun
High School
1

A recurrence or resumption of an action.

2

A repetition of a phrase, a return to an earlier theme, or a second rendition or version of a song in a programme or musical.

3

A renewal of a failed attack, after going back into the en garde position.

4

A taking by way of retaliation.

5

Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a manor and lands, as rent charge, pensions, annuities, etc.; also spelled reprizes.

6

A ship recaptured from an enemy or from a pirate.

7

In masonry, the return of a moulding in an internal angle.

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