penitentiary
A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (loosely) a prison.
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
One who does penance.
A small building in a monastery, or a part of a church, where penitents confessed.
An office of the papal court which examines cases of conscience, confession, absolution from vows, etc., and delivers decisions, dispensations, etc.; run by a cardinal called the Grand Penitentiary who is appointed by the pope.
An officer in some dioceses since 1215, vested with power from the bishop to absolve in cases reserved to him.
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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”)
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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing