atheist

/ˈeɪθiɪst/noun
High School
1

A person who does not believe in deities or gods.

2

A person who is certain that no deities exist or who thinks that the existence of deities can be disproven.

3

A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).

4

Any person lacking belief in deities (including children who are unaware of religion).

5

A person who does not believe in a particular deity (but may believe in another deity).

6

A person who does not believe in any religion (not even a religion without gods); a nonreligious person.

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

Consonance

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