petition
/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/noun
Middle School
1
A formal written request made by an individual or a group of people to a sovereign or political authority, often containing many signatures, soliciting some grace, right, mercy, or the redress of some wrong or grievance.
2
A formal written application made to a magistrate or court for an order or a suit for divorce.
3
A prayer or supplication, especially of which is formal or humble and made to a deity, a sovereign, or an authority.
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