consideration

/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

2

Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

3

The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.

4

A payment or other recompense for something done.

5

A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

6

Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.

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