altruism

/ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/noun
High School
1

Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

2

Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

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

Consonance

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