amendment

/əˈmɛndmənt/noun
Middle School
1

An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.

2

In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.

3

Correction of an error in a writ or process.

4

An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

5

That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

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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