foreground

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/noun
Middle School
1

The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

2

The subject of an image, often depicted at the bottom in a two-dimensional work.

3

The application the user is currently interacting with; the application window that appears in front of all others.

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