spontaneity

/ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/noun
High School
1

The quality of being spontaneous.

2

Spontaneous behaviour.

3

The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or checked by the environment.

4

The tendency to activity of muscular tissue, including the voluntary muscles, when in a state of healthful vigour and refreshment.

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