retro

/ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ/adj
Middle School
1

Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.

2

Affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

petrotetrofetrowpietrojetrodepetrosulpetro

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”)

rabradraerafragrahrairajrakram

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acmaeraflairaixanyarybecbedbeg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

korttreetronquartretrystriptraintrampwristcitrus

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