casual

/ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/adj
Middle School
1

Happening by chance.

2

Coming without regularity; occasional or incidental.

3

Employed irregularly.

4

Careless.

5

Happening or coming to pass without design.

6

Informal; relaxed.

7

Designed for informal or everyday use.

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

Consonance

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