quotation

/kwoʊˈteɪʃn̩/noun
Middle School
1

A fragment of a human expression that is repeated by somebody else, for example from literature or a famous speech.

2

The act of quoting someone or something.

3

A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.

4

The act of setting a price.

5

A quota, a share.

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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