conventional

/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/adj
Middle School
1

Pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.

2

Ordinary, commonplace.

3

Banal, trite, hackneyed, unoriginal or clichéd.

4

Pertaining to a weapon which is not a weapon of mass destruction.

5

Making use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

6

In accordance with a bidding convention, as opposed to a natural bid.

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