extraction

/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.

2

Something extracted, an extract, as from a plant or an organ of an animal etc.

3

A person's origin or ancestry.

4

The act of removing someone from a hostile area to a secure location.

5

The removal of a tooth from its socket.

6

The extraction yield of a brewed coffee.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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