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.
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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