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

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