catalyst
/ˈkæt.ɪ.lɪst/noun
High School
1
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
2
Something that encourages progress or change.
3
An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
4
A catalytic converter.
5
An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).
Thesaurus
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