prudence
/ˈpɹuːd(ə)n(t)s/noun
Middle School
1
The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
2
Synonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift, thriftiness”).
3
Synonym of providence (“preparation for the future; foresight”).
4
Synonym of wisdom (“an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise; wise advice”).
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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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