agile

/ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/adj
Middle School
1

Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.

2

Characterised by quick motion.

3

Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.

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