facet

/ˈfæs.ɪt/noun
Middle School
1

Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

2

One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.

3

One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.

4

One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.

5

A smooth circumscribed surface.

6

Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion

7

The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column; a fillet.

8

A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.

9

A criterion that can be used to sort and filter, such as the colour or size of products in an online store.

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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