backslide
verb
High School
1
To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
2
To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
3
To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.
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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