exacting

/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/adj
Middle School
1

Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.

2

Of an action, task, etc., requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.

3

Of a person or organization, characterized by exaction.

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