generalization

noun
Middle School
1

An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class.

2

The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

3

Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

4

An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.

5

A proof, axiom, problem, or definition that includes another's cases, and also some additional cases; a conclusion reached by inferring from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

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