flimsy

/ˈflɪmzi/adj
Middle School
1

Likely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.

2

Of clothing: very light and thin.

3

Of an argument, explanation, etc.: ill-founded, unconvincing, weak; also, unimportant; paltry, trivial.

4

Of a person: lacking depth of character or understanding; frivolous, superficial.

5

Of a person, their physical makeup, or their health: delicate, frail.

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

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