mechanism
/ˈmik.ə.nɪ.zəm/noun
Middle School
1
Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
2
Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
3
A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
4
A mental, physical, or chemical process.
5
Any process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion.
6
The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.
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