routine

/ɹuːˈtiːn/noun
Middle School
1

A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.

2

A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically.

3

A set piece of an entertainer's act.

4

A performance, execution of gymnastics for one of the apparatus.

5

A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task; a subroutine.

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