piety

/ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/noun
High School
1

Reverence and devotion to God.

2

Similar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.

3

A devout or otherwise laudable act, thought, or statement.

4

A platitude that may be empty or at least facile and undercommitted.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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