phenomenon

/fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/noun
Middle School
1

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

2

A knowable thing or event (e.g. by inference, especially in science).

3

A kind or type of phenomenon (sense 1 or 2).

4

Appearance; a perceptible aspect of something that is mutable.

5

A fact or event considered very unusual, curious, or astonishing by those who witness it.

6

A wonderful or very remarkable person or thing.

7

An experienced object whose constitution reflects the order and conceptual structure imposed upon it by the human mind (especially by the powers of perception and understanding).

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