materialism

/məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/noun
Middle School
1

Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.

2

The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.

3

Synonym of matter, material substances in the aggregate.

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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