culmination

/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
High School
1

The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.

2

An endpoint arrived at after some series of actions or events, or some period, usually after the series or period has ended. The sum of something.

3

An attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.

4

A ceremony marking the completion of studies at an elementary school, middle school or junior high school.

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