contradiction

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of contradicting.

2

A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.

3

A logical inconsistency among two or more elements or propositions.

4

A proposition that is false for all values of its propositional variables or Boolean atoms.

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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

Consonance

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