effusive

/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/adj
High School
1

Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

2

Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.

3

Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.

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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

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