terra

/ˈtɛɹə/noun
Middle School
1

Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.

2

The material world as opposed to the heavens.

3

A continent or large landmass, especially on another planet or moon; e.g. Arabia Terra or Aphrodite Terra.

4

A lunar highland or mountainous region with relatively high albedo; e.g. Terra Nivium.

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

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