condescending

/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/adj

Middle School

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

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patronizing

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ending unending bending fending lending mending pending rending sending tending

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”)

cab cac cad cai cal cam can cao cap car

Assonance

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

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

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

dang deng dink dinky drink dining balding darling guiding kingdom

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