crying
/ˈkɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/adj
Middle School
1
That cries.
2
That demands action or attention; desperate.
3
That deserves rebuke or censure; deplorable.
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