avocation
/avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/noun
High School
1
A calling away; a diversion.
2
A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
3
That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
4
Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
5
The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.
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
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