conceit
/kənˈsiːt/noun
High School
1
Something conceived in the mind; an idea, a thought.
2
The faculty of conceiving ideas; mental faculty; apprehension.
3
Quickness of apprehension; active imagination; lively fancy.
4
Opinion, (neutral) judgment.
5
Esteem, favourable opinion.
6
A novel or fanciful idea; a whim.
7
An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device.
8
Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris.
9
Design; pattern.
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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