consciousness

/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

2

The state or trait of having cognition and sensation; cognition and sensation themselves.

3

The fact of having knowledge of a particular fact or matter; cognizance.

4

Acute awareness (of something) and belief in its communal relevance.

5

A being with cognition.

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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