penance
/ˈpɛn.əns/noun
High School
1
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
2
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
3
Any instrument of self-punishment.
4
repentance
5
pain; sorrow; suffering
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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