alimony

/ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/noun
High School
1

A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

2

Nourishment, sustenance, especially for one's spirit.

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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

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