occident

/ˈɒksɪdənt/noun
High School
1

The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west.

2

The Western world; the part of the world excluding Asia and Africa.

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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