mirage
/mɪˈɹɑːʒ/noun
Middle School
1
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
2
An illusion.
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