salute
/səˈl(j)uːt/noun
Elementary
1
An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
2
A kiss, offered in salutation.
3
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
4
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
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