fond
/fɒnd/adj
Middle School
1
Having a liking or affection (for).
2
Affectionate.
3
Indulgent, doting.
4
Outlandish; foolish; silly.
5
Foolish; simple; weak.
6
Doted on; regarded with affection.
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
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