Rwanda

/ɹuˈændə/name
Middle School
1

A country in East Africa.

2

The standardized dialect of the Bantu language Rwanda-Rundi spoken in Rwanda.

3

The genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994.

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Synonyms

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