mosaic

/məʊˈzeɪk/noun
Middle School
1

A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.

2

Pixelization. (a method of censorship)

3

An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.

4

Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.

5

A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.

6

Any composite structure made from diverse elements.

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