articulation

/ɑːˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/noun
High School
1

A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending.

2

Such a joint in an animalian body, as for example between bones or between exoskeleton segments.

3

A manner or method by which elements of a system are connected.

4

The quality, clarity, or sharpness of speech; the movement within the mouth that allows for those things.

5

The mechanism by which a sound is formed in the vocal tract.

6

The manner in which a note is attacked.

7

The interrelation and congruence of the flow of data between financial statements of an entity, especially between the income statement and balance sheet.

8

The induction of a pupil into a new school or college.

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