frequency

/ˈfɹiːkwənsi/noun
Middle School
1

The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

2

The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.

3

The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f=n/t.

4

A tone, character, mood, or vibe

5

number of times an event occurred in an experiment (absolute frequency)

6

range of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication in devices like radios, TVs and mobile phones

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