detection

/dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/noun

Middle School

The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.

Synonym of accusation, the exposure of concealed information about a crime or heresy.

The act or process of finding or detecting an electrical signal in a carrier wave.

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accusation demodulation

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

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

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