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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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