illustration

/ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Elementary
1

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.

2

The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

3

Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.

4

A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.

5

A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)

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