spirituality

/ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/noun
Middle School
1

The quality or state of being spiritual.

2

Concern for that which is unseen and intangible, as opposed to physical or mundane.

3

Appreciation for religious values.

4

That which belongs to the church, or to a person as an ecclesiastic, or to religion, as distinct from temporalities.

5

An ecclesiastical body; the whole body of the clergy, as distinct from, or opposed to, the temporality.

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

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