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.
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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
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