animism

/ˈænɪmɪzəm/noun
High School
1

A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena.

2

A belief that an immaterial force animates the universe.

3

A doctrine that animal life is produced by an immaterial spirit.

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

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