anonymous

/əˈnɒn.ə.məs/adj
Middle School
1

Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .

2

Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible.

3

Of unknown name; whose name is withheld

4

Lacking individuality.

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