syndrome

/ˈsɪndɹəʊm/noun
Middle School
1

A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms and/or behaviours, especially of a disease or medical or psychological condition.

2

Any set of characteristics regarded as identifying a certain type, condition, etc., usually adverse.

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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

Consonance

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