condense

/kənˈdɛns/verb
Middle School
1

To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

2

To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.

3

To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.

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