assumption
/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/noun
Middle School
1
The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
2
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
3
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
4
The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
5
The taking of a person up into heaven.
6
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.
7
Assumptio.
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