homily
/ˈhɒmɪli/noun
Middle School
1
A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.
2
A moralizing lecture.
3
A platitude.
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