formality
/fɔːrˈmælɪti/noun
High School
1
The state of being formal.
2
Something said or done as a matter of form.
3
A customary ritual without substance, real consequence, or unique meaning.
4
A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.
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