commencement

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/noun
Middle School
1

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.

2

The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

3

A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.

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