compassionate

/kəmˈpæʃənət/adj
Middle School
1

Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).

2

Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.

3

Inviting or asking for pity.

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

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