density

/ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/noun
Middle School
1

A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.

2

The ratio of one quantity, representing something of interest, to another quantity representing space, area, or extent in which the thing of interest is distributed.

3

The probability that an outcome will fall into a given range, per unit of that range; the relative likelihood of possible values of a continuous random variable.

4

Stupidity.

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