platitude

/ˈplatɪˌtjuːd/noun
High School
1

An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.

2

A claim that is trivially true, to the point of being uninteresting.

3

Flatness; lack of change, activity, or deviation.

4

Unoriginality; triteness.

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