incident

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/noun
Middle School
1

An event or occurrence.

2

A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.

3

An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

4

An event affecting an aircraft, usually a plane crash.

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