commendation

/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/noun
High School
1

The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

2

That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

3

A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

4

An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

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