lunar

/ˈl(j)uːnə/adj
Middle School
1

Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon).

2

Shaped like a crescent moon; lunate.

3

Extremely high.

4

(Believed to be) influenced by the Moon, as in character, growth, or properties.

5

Of or pertaining to silver (which was symbolically associated with the Moon by alchemists).

6

Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.

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