survival
/səˈvaɪ.vəl/noun
Elementary
1
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
2
Of, relating to or aiding survival.
3
The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.
4
A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.
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