suffix

/ˈsʌfɪks/noun
Middle School
1

A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

2

A subscript.

3

A final segment of a string of characters.

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