atmosphere

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

2

The air in a particular place.

3

The conditions (such as music, illumination etc.) that can influence the mood felt in an environment.

4

The apparent mood felt in an environment.

5

A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm), approximately the atmospheric pressure at sea level.

6

Extras in a scene who have no spoken lines.

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