totality

/toʊˈtælɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being total.

2

An aggregate quantity obtained by addition.

3

The phase of an eclipse when it is total.

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