gradually

/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/adv

High School

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

by degrees

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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”)

gae gaf gag gal gan gao gap gar gas gau

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

jig jog jug gage gegg jags jigs jogs jugs gadget

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