arid
/ˈæɹ.ɪd/adj
Middle School
1
Very dry.
2
Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
3
Devoid of value.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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