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

Consonance

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

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