expiration
/ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1
The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth.
2
A single outward breath.
3
Other similar release of volatile matter.
4
The last emission of breath; thus, synonym of death.
5
Any other (metaphorically comparable) cessation, extinction, or ending.
6
That which is produced by breathing out, as a sound.
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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