delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/adj
Middle School
1

Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.

2

Of a payment or other financial obligation: late or otherwise unfulfilled.

3

Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense

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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