orientation

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

2

The relative physical position or direction of something.

3

The construction of a Christian church to have its aisle in an east-west direction with the altar at the east end.

4

An inclination, tendency or direction.

5

The ability to orient, or the process of so doing.

6

An adjustment to a new environment.

7

An introduction to a (new) environment.

8

Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.

9

The direction of print across the page; landscape or portrait.

10

Ellipsis of sexual orientation.

Thesaurus

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