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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing