tenacious

/təˈneɪʃəs/adj
High School
1

Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

2

Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

3

Holding together; cohesive.

4

Having a good memory; retentive.

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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”)

tactaetagtajtaktaltamtantaotap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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

shitshuttashtishtushsheetshirtshouttrashpatient

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