dispensation

/dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution

2

The distribution of good and evil by God to man.

3

That which is dispensed, dealt out, or given; that which is bestowed on someone

4

A system of principles, promises, and rules ordained and administered; scheme; economy

5

The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

6

In the Roman Catholic Church, an exemption from some ecclesiastical law, or from an obligation to God which a person has incurred of his own free will (oaths, vows, etc.).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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