active
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
Emitting hot materials, such as lava, smoke, or steam, or producing tremors.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
Requiring or implying action or exertion
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
Brisk; lively.
Implying or producing rapid action.
Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.
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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