daemon

/ˈdiː.mən/noun
Middle School
1

A minor deity or divinity.

2

A muse, a personified source of inspiration, especially one that also causes anguish.

3

An idea depicted as an entity.

4

Alternative spelling of demon.

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