maxim
/ˈmæk.sɪm/noun
High School
1
A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
2
A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
Thesaurus
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
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