continual

/kənˈtɪnjuəl/adj
Middle School
1

Recurring in steady, rapid succession.

2

Seemingly continuous; appearing to have no end or interruption.

3

Forming a continuous series.

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