gratification

/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

2

A gratuity; a reward.

3

A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

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