prominence

/ˈpɹɒ.mɪ.nəns/noun
High School
1

The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.

2

Relative importance.

3

A bulge: something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from a form.

4

Autonomous height; relative height or prime factor; a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains.

5

A gaseous projection, often loop-shaped, springing from the surface of the Sun or a star.

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