successive
/səkˈsɛsɪv/adj
Middle School
1
Coming one after the other in a series.
2
Of, or relating to a succession; hereditary.
3
Of or relating to the grammatical aspect which presupposes the completion of a secondary action as a premise for the primary action of the statement.
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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