melancholy
/ˈmɛlənkəli/noun
High School
1
Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
2
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
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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