convergence

/kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/noun
Middle School
1

The act of moving toward union or uniformity.

2

A meeting place.

3

The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.

4

The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.

5

The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.

6

The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.

7

The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.

8

The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.

9

A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.

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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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing