sclerosis

/skləˈɹəʊsɪs/noun
High School
1

The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.

2

Inability to create change or excessive resistance to change.

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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