symmetry

/ˈsɪm.ᵻ.tɹi/noun
Middle School
1

Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.

2

The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing