condemnation

/ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/noun
High School
1

The act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong.

2

The act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty, unfit for use, or forfeited; the act of dooming to punishment or forfeiture.

3

The state of being condemned.

4

The ground or reason of condemning.

5

The process by which a public entity exercises its powers of eminent domain.

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