accessory

/əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/adj
Middle School
1

Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory.

2

Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.

3

Present in a minor amount, and not essential.

4

Supernumerary and generally nonfunctional.

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