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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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
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