proportion

/pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

2

Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.

3

Proper or equal share.

4

The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.

5

A statement of equality between two ratios.

6

The "rule of three", in which three terms are given to find a fourth.

7

Size.

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

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