debut

/ˈdɛbjuː/noun
Middle School
1

A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

2

The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.

3

The first appearance of a debutante in society.

4

The coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.

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