subgroup

/ˈsʌbˌɡɹuːp/noun
High School
1

A group within a larger group; a group whose members are some, but not all, of the members of a larger group.

2

A subset H of a group G that is itself a group and has the same binary operation as G.

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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

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