access

/ˈæksɛs/noun
Middle School
1

A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.

2

The act of approaching or entering; an advance.

3

The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.

4

The quality of being easy to approach or enter.

5

Admission to sexual intercourse.

6

An increase by addition; accession

7

An onset, attack, or fit of disease; an ague fit.

8

An outburst of an emotion; a paroxysm; a fit of passion.

9

The right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child.

10

The process of locating data in memory.

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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