exemption

/ɪɡˈzɛm(p).ʃən/noun
High School
1

An act of exempting.

2

The state of being exempt; immunity.

3

A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.

4

Freedom from a defect or weakness.

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