vicinity

/vəˈsɪnəti/noun
Middle School
1

Proximity; the state of being near.

2

Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.

3

Approximate size or amount.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

trinityaffinitydivinitymcginnityfemininitymasculinityalkalinity

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”)

valvanvaxvazveevervetviavicvig

Assonance

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

bibbicbigbilbinbipbisbitbuicid

Consonance

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

atvmtvtovvetsvitoeventvoteractiveinventtravel

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