charisma

/kəˈɹɪzmə/noun
Middle School
1

A gift or power of leadership or authority.

2

The capacity to inspire devotion or enthusiasm; personal charm.

3

A gift or power bestowed upon a person by the Holy Spirit; a grace.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing