laity

/ˈleɪ.ə.ti/noun
Middle School
1

People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.

2

The common man or woman.

3

The unlearned, untrained or ignorant.

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