friction
/ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/noun
Middle School
1
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
2
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
3
Massage of the body to restore circulation.
4
Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
5
(Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.
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
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