viral

/ˈvaɪɹəl/adj
High School
1

Of or relating to a biological virus.

2

Caused by a virus.

3

Of the nature of an informatic virus; able to spread copies of itself to other computers.

4

Spread by word of mouth with minimal intervention, in order to create buzz and interest.

5

Circulated rapidly and widely from one user to another.

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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