simony

/ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/noun
Middle School
1

The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

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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