anathema
/əˈnæθəmə/noun
High School
1
A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed.
2
Something which is vehemently disliked by somebody.
3
An imprecation; a curse; a malediction.
4
Any person or thing anathematized, or cursed by ecclesiastical authority to unending punishment.
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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