luminary

/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/noun
Middle School
1

One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

2

A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

3

An artificial light; an illumination.

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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

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