savant

/sæˈvɑnt/noun
High School
1

A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.

2

A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.

3

A person with or without significant mental disabilities who is very gifted in one area of activity, such as playing the piano or mental arithmetic.

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