reality

/ɹiːˈælɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being actual or real; realness.

2

The real world.

3

A real entity, event, or other fact.

4

The entirety of all that is real.

5

An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.

6

Loyalty; devotion.

7

Realty; real estate.

8

Reality television.

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

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