addiction
/əˈdɪkˌʃən/noun
High School
1
A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
2
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
3
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
4
A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.
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