elation

/ɪˈleɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.

2

A feeling of joy and pride.

3

A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).

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