truth

/tɹuːθ/noun
Early Childhood
1

True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.

2

Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.

3

The state or quality of being true to someone or something.

4

Faithfulness, fidelity.

5

A pledge of loyalty or faith.

6

Conformity to rule; exactness; close correspondence with an example, mood, model, etc.

7

That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or ‘genuine’ reality.

8

Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.

9

Topness; the property of a truth quark.

10

In the game truth or dare, the choice to truthfully answer a question put forth.

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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