spirit

/ˈspɪɹɪt/noun
Elementary
1

The soul of a person or other creature.

2

A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

3

Enthusiasm.

4

The manner or style of something.

5

Intent; real meaning; opposed to the letter, or formal statement.

6

A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

7

Energy; ardour.

8

One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper.

9

Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state.

10

Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself.

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

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