ignorance

/ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/noun
Middle School
1

The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.

2

Sins committed through ignorance.

3

Existential blindness.

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