sequence

/ˈsiː.kwəns/noun
Middle School
1

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.

2

The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.

3

A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).

4

A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.

5

An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.

6

A subsequent event; a consequence or result.

7

A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show, or other video medium.

8

A meld consisting of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit, such as the four, five and six of hearts.

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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