innocence

/ˈɪnəsn̩s/noun
Middle School
1

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

2

Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

3

Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

4

Imbecility; mental deficiency.

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

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