balance

/ˈbæləns/noun
Middle School
1

A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

2

Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.

3

Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.

4

A pair of scales.

5

Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.

6

The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.

7

Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).

8

A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.

9

The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

10

A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.

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

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