passion

/ˈpæʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A true desire sustained or prolonged.

2

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

3

Fervor, determination.

4

An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.

5

Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.

6

The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.

7

A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.

8

Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.

9

The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition

10

The capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.

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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

Consonance

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

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