sisterhood

/ˈsɪstə.hʊd/noun
Middle School
1

The state, or kinship of being sisters.

2

The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.

3

A religious society of women.

4

The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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