adherence

/ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/noun
High School
1

A close physical union of two objects.

2

Faithful support for some cause.

3

An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.

4

The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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