bedraggled
/bɪˈdɹæɡl̩d/adj
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1
Wet, limp, and unkempt; in disarray due to being doused with water, exposed to the elements, etc.
2
Decaying, decrepit or dilapidated.
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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