bulky

/ˈbʌlki/adj
Middle School
1

Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular.

2

Unwieldy.

3

Having excess body mass, especially muscle.

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