depiction

/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.

2

A drawing or painting.

3

A representation.

4

The act of depicting.

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