cloister

/ˈklɔɪstə/noun
High School
1

such an arcade in a monastery;

2

such an arcade fitted with representations of the stages of Christ's Passion.

3

A place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion.

4

The monastic life.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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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

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Consonance

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