validation
/ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/noun
High School
1
The act of validating something.
2
Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
3
The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
4
The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.
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