tenement

/ˈtɛnɪmənt/noun
High School
1

A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.

2

Any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned.

3

A dwelling; abode; habitation.

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