pseudoscience

/ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.saɪ.əns/noun

High School

Any body of knowledge that purports to be scientific or to be supported by science (or may appear to be scientific) but which fails to comply with the scientific method (or rather, is not true science).

Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

science alliance defiance reliance appliance compliance noncompliance bioscience

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”)

pac pad pae pah pak pal pam pan pao pas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

ais aja api aye bae bly buy bye cai cgi

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dix dns dost scud send stds dusty salad sedan slide

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