expressionism

/ɛksˈpɹɛˈʃən.ɪzm/noun
High School
1

A movement in the arts in which the artist did not depict objective reality, but rather a subjective expression of their inner experiences.

2

A somewhat analogous genre in early 20th century music.

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