Victorian

/vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/adj
High School
1

Of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, or that period.

2

In a situation of poverty and social injustice; Dickensian.

3

Of the style of architecture or furnishings of that period.

4

Of or displaying the (supposed) ideals or standards of morality of that period; conservative; also, old-fashioned, out-of-date.

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