conditioning

/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.

2

Any preparation or training, especially athletic training of the body.

3

The storage of a material specimen under specified temperature, humidity for a specified time prior to testing.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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