courtesy

/ˈkɜːtəsi/noun
Elementary
1

Polite behavior.

2

A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.

3

Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

4

Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

5

A curtsey.

6

The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

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

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