domestic

/dəˈmɛs.tɪk/adj
Middle School
1

Of or relating to the home.

2

Of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.

3

Kept by someone, for example as a farm animal or a pet.

4

Internal to a specific country.

5

Tending to stay at home; not outgoing.

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