solicitude
/səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/noun
High School
1
The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
2
Special or pronounced concern or attention.
3
A cause of anxiety or concern.
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