flammable

/ˈflæməbəl/adj
Middle School
1

Capable of burning.

2

Easily set on fire.

3

Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.

4

Very likely to cause fighting or controversy; extremely contentious.

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