bondage

/ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/noun
High School
1

The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery.

2

The state of lacking freedom; constraint.

3

The practice of physically restraining people for sexual pleasure, such as by tying up or shackling.

4

Applied to clothing with many buckles, zips, etc., associated with punk and goth subcultures.

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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