Zaire

/zaɪˈɪə/name

Middle School

Former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a country in Central Africa; used from 1971–1997.

Synonym of Congo (major river in Central Africa)

A province of Angola, named after the river

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Congo

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cyr kir mir nir amir beer bere dear deer fear

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”)

zag zak zan zap zea zed zel zen zev zhu

Assonance

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

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

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

riz ares bors reas regs rens reza rids rizk ruiz

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