amazement
/əˈmeɪz.mənt/noun
Middle School
1
The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
2
A particular feeling of wonder, surprise, fear, or horror.
3
Something which amazes.
4
Madness, frenzy.
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
#archaic#dated#obsolete