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/moʊd/noun
Middle School
1

One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.

2

One of several ancient Greek scales.

3

A particular means of accomplishing something.

4

A state related to signals or vibrations.

5

A wave pattern in the electromagnetic field.

6

One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.

7

A series of settings on a device used for a specific purpose.

8

A variation in gameplay, such as a difficulty level.

9

A verb form that depends on how its containing clause relates to the speaker’s or writer’s wish, intent, or assertion about reality.

10

That which exists only as a quality of substance.

Thesaurus

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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