conviction

/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A firmly held belief.

2

A judgement of guilt in a court of law.

3

The state of being wholly convinced.

4

The state of being found or proved guilty.

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