morality

/məˈɹælɪti/noun
Middle School
1

Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.

2

A set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct.

3

A set of personal guiding principles for conduct or a general notion of how to behave, whether respectable or not.

4

A lesson or pronouncement which contains advice about proper behavior.

5

A morality play.

6

Moral philosophy, the branch of philosophy which studies the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good, and evil.

7

A particular theory concerning the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good, and evil.

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

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