sobriety

/səˈbɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/noun
High School
1

The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

2

The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.

3

The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.

4

A state of moderation or seriousness.

5

Modesty in color or style.

6

Soundness of judgment.

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