early

adj
Middle School
1

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

2

Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.

3

After but close to the start of a period of time.

4

In the starting hours of the day.

5

Having begun to occur; in its early stages.

6

Of a star or class of stars, hotter than the sun.

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