demonstrative

/dɪˈmɒn.stɹə.tɪv/adj
Middle School
1

That serves to demonstrate, show or prove.

2

Given to open displays of emotion.

3

That specifies the thing or person referred to.

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