observation
/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn̩/noun
Middle School
1
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
2
The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.
3
A remark or comment.
4
A judgement based on observing.
5
Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.
6
A regime under which a subject is routinely observed.
7
A realization of a random variable.
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