decomposition

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/noun
High School
1

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

2

The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.

3

The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.

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