exaction
/ɪɡˈzækʃən/noun
High School
1
The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force
2
extortion.
3
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
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