enclosure

/ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/noun
Middle School
1

Something that is enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

2

The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

3

An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

4

The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

5

The act of restricting access to ideas, works of art or technologies using patents or intellectual property laws.

6

The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.

7

The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

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