alleviation

/əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/noun

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The act of alleviating; relief or mitigation.

the act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement

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alleviation comfort consolation ease liss release relief respite solace

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

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

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

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

shave shove shaven shaver shelve shiver shovel vanish devilish feverish

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