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