tenure

/ˈtɛn.jʊə/noun
High School
1

A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.

2

A period of time during which something is possessed.

3

A status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.

4

A right to hold land under the feudal system.

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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