motivation

/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

2

The action of motivating.

3

Something which motivates.

4

An incentive or reason for doing something.

5

A research rating that measures how the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something.

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