nadir
/ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
2
The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
3
The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.
4
An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.
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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
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