rationalize
/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/verb
Middle School
1
To make something rational or more rational.
2
To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
3
To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.
4
To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.
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