influence

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/noun
Middle School
1

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

2

An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

3

A person or thing exerting such power or action.

4

An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.

5

The action of flowing in; influx.

6

Electrostatic induction.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

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