serendipity

/ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/noun
High School
1

The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.

2

An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.

3

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

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