vanity

/ˈvænɪti/noun
Middle School
1

That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

2

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.

3

A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair, in which the table is normally quite low and similar to a desk.

4

A washbasin installed into a permanently fixed storage unit, used as an item of bathroom furniture.

5

Any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation.

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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