indentation

/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of indenting or state of being indented.

2

A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything.

3

A recess or sharp depression in any surface.

4

The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.

5

A measure of the distance from the flush line.

6

A division unit of a piece of law distinguished by its indentation or by a dash.

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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