analysis

/əˈnæl.ɪ.sɪs/noun
Middle School
1

Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).

2

The result of such a process.

3

A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside algebra) which developed out of the calculus, concerned with the behavior of functions, sequences, series, limits, metric spaces, measures and more.

4

Proof by deduction from known truths.

5

The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

6

The analytical study of melodies, harmonies, sequences, repetitions, variations, quotations, juxtapositions, and surprises.

7

Psychoanalysis.

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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