canonical
/kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kəl/adj
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
2
According to recognised or orthodox rules.
3
Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.
4
Prototypical.
5
In conformity with canon law.
6
In the form of a canon.
7
Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter.
8
In canonical form.
9
Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.
10
Related to or part of the canon of a fictional universe.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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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