degeneracy
/dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəsi/noun
High School
1
The state of being degenerate (in all senses).
2
The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.
3
A limiting case of a class of objects which appears to be qualitatively different from (and usually simpler than) the rest of the class.
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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