commandment
/kəˈmɑːndmənt/noun
Elementary
1
A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
2
Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
3
The offence of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
4
The act of commanding; exercise of authority.
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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