rubric

/ˈɹuːbɹɪk/noun
High School
1

A heading in a book highlighted in red.

2

A title of a category or a class.

3

The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.

4

An established rule or custom; a guideline.

5

A statement of intent.

6

A set of explanatory notes or rules at the beginning of an exam paper, usually typographically distinct from the rest of the paper.

7

A set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.

8

A flourish after a signature.

9

Red ochre.

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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