pageant

/ˈpæd͡ʒənt/noun
Middle School
1

An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.

2

A spectacular ceremony.

3

Ellipsis of beauty pageant.

4

A wheeled platform for the exhibition of plays, etc.

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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