adaptation

/ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

2

A change that is made or undergone to suit a condition or environment.

3

The process of change that an organism undergoes to be better suited to its environment.

4

An instance of an organism undergoing change, or the structure or behavior that is changed.

5

The process of adapting an artistic work from a different medium.

6

An artistic work that has been adapted from a different medium.

7

The means by which social groups adapt to different social and physical environments.

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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