confirmation

/ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

2

A verification that something is true or has happened.

3

A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.

4

An act whereby something conditional or voidable is made sure and unavoidable, especially the possession of an estate.

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