citation

/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃn̩/noun
High School
1

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.

2

The paper containing such summons or notice.

3

The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.

4

An entry in a list of sources from which information was taken, typically following a prescribed bibliographical style; a reference.

5

The passage or words quoted; a quotation.

6

A quotation with attached bibliographical details demonstrating the use of a particular lexical item in a dictionary, especially a dictionary on historical principles.

7

Enumeration; mention.

8

A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.

9

A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.

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