callous

/ˈkæləs/adj
Middle School
1

Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

2

Having calluses, or relating to calluses.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

palacealicebalascallusdallasgallusmalicepallasdigitalisilalis

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”)

cabcaccadcaicalcamcancaocapcar

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

elkbelkcalecollkerlklockloskluslakelyke

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