opposition

/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/noun
Middle School
1

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

2

An opposite or contrasting position.

3

The apparent relative position of two celestial bodies when one is at an angle of 180 degrees from the other as seen from the Earth.

4

A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.

5

In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to prevent the registration of a trademark or patent.

6

A position in which the player on the move must yield with his king allowing his opponent to advance with his own king.

7

The difference of quantity or quality between two propositions having the same subject and predicate.

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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