convenience

/kənˈviːnɪəns/noun
Middle School
1

The quality of being convenient.

2

Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.

3

A convenient time.

4

Ellipsis of public convenience (“a public lavatory”).

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