nonlinear

adj
Middle School
1

Not lying on a straight line.

2

Whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.

3

Having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.

4

Whose output is not directly proportional to its input.

5

Erratic and unpredictable; tending to jump back and forth.

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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