abstract

/ˈæbˌstɹækt/noun
Middle School
1

An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.

2

Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items.

3

Concentrated essence of a product.

4

A powdered solid extract of a medicinal substance mixed with lactose.

5

An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract.

6

The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form.

7

An abstract work of art.

8

A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.

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