rectitude

/ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/noun
High School
1

Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

2

The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.

3

Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

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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