foreclosure

noun
High School
1

The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.

2

The absence of a symbolic father for a fatherless child, as a cause for psychosis.

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