atheism

/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪ.zəm/noun
High School
1

Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

2

A lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.

3

Absence of belief that any deities exist (including absence of the concept of deities).

4

Absence of belief in a particular deity, pantheon, or religious doctrine (notwithstanding belief in other deities).

5

A rejection of all religions, even non-theistic ones.

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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