intoxication
/ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.
2
The state of being intoxicated or drunk.
3
The act of intoxicating or making drunk.
4
A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.
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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