independence
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/noun
Elementary
1
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
2
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.
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