series

/ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/noun
Middle School
1

A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.

2

A television or radio program consisting of several episodes that are broadcast at regular intervals.

3

Synonym of season (“one of the groups of episodes that together make up a whole series”).

4

The sequence of partial sums ∑ᵢ₌₁ⁿa_i of a given sequence aᵢ.

5

A group of matches between two sides, with the aim being to win more matches than the opposition.

6

The optional taxonomic rank above order/subseries, but below superorder.

7

The optional taxonomic rank above group, but below epifamily.

8

A subdivision of a genus, a taxonomic rank below that of section (and subsection) but above that of species.

9

A parcel of rough diamonds of assorted qualities.

10

A set of consonants that share a particular phonetic or phonological feature.

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