sacrament

/ˈsækɹəmənt/noun
Middle School
1

A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ.

2

The Eucharist.

3

The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).

4

Anything regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.

5

The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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