psyche

/ˈsaɪ.ki/noun
High School
1

The human soul, mind, or spirit.

2

The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.

3

A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.

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