litany

/ˈlɪtəni/noun
High School
1

A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.

2

A prolonged or tedious list.

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