machinery

/məˈʃiːnəɹi/noun
Middle School
1

The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.

2

The working parts of a machine as a group.

3

The collective parts of something which allow it to function.

4

The literary devices used in a work, notably for dramatic effect.

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