distinct

/dɪˈstɪŋkt/adj
Middle School
1

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

2

Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

3

Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

4

Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.

5

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

6

Marked; variegated.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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