inquiry
/ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/noun
Middle School
1
The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
2
A search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; inquest.
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