mechanics
/məˈkænɪks/noun
Middle School
1
The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
2
The design and construction of machines.
3
Spelling and punctuation.
4
Operation in general; workings.
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