resemblance

/ɹɪˈzɛmbləns/noun
Middle School
1

The quality or state of resembling.

2

That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.

3

A comparison; a simile.

4

Probability; verisimilitude.

Thesaurus

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