felicity

/fɪˈlɪsɪti/noun
High School
1

Happiness; (countable) an instance of this.

2

An apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.; (countable) an apt and pleasing choice of words.

3

Good luck; success; (countable) An instance of unexpected good luck; a stroke of luck; also, a lucky characteristic.

4

Reproduction of a sign with fidelity.

5

Something that is either a source of happiness or particularly apt.

6

Period (as opposed to lifetime) utility.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

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