agency

/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/noun
Middle School
1

The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.

2

The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

3

A medium through which power is exerted or an end is achieved.

4

The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.

5

An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.

6

A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by, such unit of government.

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