inscription

/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of inscribing.

2

Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.

3

The text on a coin.

4

Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

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