tension

/ˈtɛnʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

2

A psychological state of being tense.

3

A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.

4

The state of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.

5

A force transmitted through a rope, string, cable, or similar object (used with prepositions on, in, or of, e.g., "The tension in the cable is 1000 N", to convey that the same magnitude of force applies to objects attached to both ends).

6

Voltage.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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