empowerment

noun
High School
1

The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.

2

The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.

3

The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).

4

Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks.

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