elemental
/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/adj
High School
1
Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
2
Basic, fundamental or elementary.
3
Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.
4
Of, or relating to a force of nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.
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