martyr

/ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/noun
High School
1

One who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.

2

One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.

3

One who suffers greatly or constantly, even involuntarily.

4

Someone who exaggerates their pain and suffering in order to gain sympathy.

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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

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