academic

/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/adj
Middle School
1

Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato.

2

Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization.

3

In particular: relating to literary, classical, or artistic studies like the humanities, rather than to technical or vocational studies like engineering or welding.

4

Having little practical use or value, as by being overly detailed and unengaging, or by being theoretical and speculative with no practical importance.

5

Having a love of or aptitude for learning.

6

Conforming to set rules and traditions; conventional; formalistic.

7

Subscribing to the architectural standards of Vitruvius.

8

So scholarly as to be unaware of the outside world; lacking in worldliness; inexperienced in practical matters.

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