benediction
/ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/noun
High School
1
A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
2
In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
3
A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.
4
Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.
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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