fundamental
/ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/noun
Middle School
1
A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.
2
A collection of essential component ideas that are often grouped together to serve as the foundational basis of a complex idea.
3
The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform.
4
The lowest partial of a complex tone.
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