ambition

/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/noun
Middle School
1

Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.

2

An object of an ardent desire.

3

A desire, as in (sense 1), for another person to achieve these things.

4

A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.

5

The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.

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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