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