defensive
/dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/adj
Middle School
1
Intended for defence; protective.
2
Intended to deter attack.
3
Performed so as to minimise risk.
4
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
5
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
6
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
7
In a state or posture of defense.
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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