divinity

/dɪˈvɪnɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The state, position, or fact of being a god or God.

2

Synonym of deity.

3

A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.

4

The study of religion or religions.

5

A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

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