inspiration

/ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.

2

A single inward breath (intake of air).

3

A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.

4

The act or process of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

5

A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

6

A new idea, especially one which arises suddenly and is clever or creative.

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