acclamation

/æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun
High School
1

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

2

The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.

3

A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

4

An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

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