slavery

/ˈsleɪvəɹi/noun
Elementary
1

An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.

2

Forced labor in general, regardless of legality.

3

A condition of servitude endured by a slave.

4

A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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