saga

/ˈsɑːɡə/noun
Middle School
1

An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.

2

Something with the qualities of such a saga; an epic, a long story.

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