among

/əˈmʌŋ/prep
Middle School
1

Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).

2

Associated with or living alongside (other people or things).

3

Belonging to (a group comprising similar people or things).

4

Distinct in some way from (other members of a group); specifically, superior or pre-eminent compared to (other members of a group).

5

Originally, in the course of; during; now, in the circumstances or context of.

6

Distributed or divided between (members of a group).

7

Done jointly by (two or more people).

8

In the general custom or opinion of (members of a group).

9

Occurring between (members of a group) or within (a group).

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