consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/noun
High School
1

A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

2

General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each member of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

3

An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.

4

Average projected value.

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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