intention

/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/noun
Middle School
1

A course of action that a person intends to follow.

2

The goal or purpose.

3

Tension; straining, stretching.

4

A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.

5

The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.

6

Any mental apprehension of an object.

7

The process of the healing of a wound.

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

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