troika

/ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/noun
Middle School
1

A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.

2

A party or group of three, especially a ruling council of three people in Soviet or Russian contexts.

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