idealism

/ʌɪˈdɪəlɪz(ə)m/noun
High School
1

The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.

2

The practice or habit of giving or attributing ideal form or character to things; treatment of things in art or literature according to ideal standards or patterns;—opposed to realism.

3

An approach to philosophical enquiry, which asserts that direct and immediate knowledge can only be had of ideas or mental pictures.

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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