rationalization

/ˌræʃ(ə)n(ə)laɪˈzeɪʃn̩/noun
High School
1

The process or result of rationalizing, or expressing in rational terms.

2

A statement of one's motives, or of the causes of some event.

3

The reorganization of a company or organization in order to improve its efficiency through the reallocation of resources and changes in its workforce.

4

The concealment of true motivation in some non-threatening way.

5

The simplification of an expression without changing its value.

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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