multiplicity

/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.

2

A large indeterminate number.

3

The number of values for which a given condition holds.

4

The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship.

5

The number of microstates associated with a given macrostate.

6

The condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body.

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