reverberation

/ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/noun
High School
1

A violent oscillation or vibration.

2

An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.

3

The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.

4

An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event; a repercussion.

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