ideological

/ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/adj
High School
1

Of or pertaining to one or more ideologies.

2

Irrational; supported by misinformation and social reinforcement, as opposed to credible evidence.

3

Characterized by strict, uncompromising adherence to a particular political ideology, rather than what’s necessarily considered popular or practical.

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