mantra

/ˈmæn.tɹə/noun
High School
1

The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.

2

A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation.

3

A slogan or phrase often repeated.

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