religion

/ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

2

A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.

3

The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.

4

Rituals and actions associated with religious beliefs, but considered apart from them.

5

Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.

6

Faithfulness to a given principle; conscientiousness.

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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