illumination

/ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.

2

Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.

3

Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).

4

Splendour; brightness.

5

Enlightening influence; inspiration.

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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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing