corrections

/kəˈɹɛkʃənz/noun

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plural of correction

Relating to the punishment, treatment, or supervision of persons who have been convicted of a crime

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

sections elections erections affections connexions defections directions infections injections objections

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”)

cab cac cad cai cal cam can cao cap car

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

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

musician shags shias shies shoes shows shuns bashes bushes cashes

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