homely
/ˈhəʊmli/adj
Middle School
1
Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cosy.
2
Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.
3
On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); familiar; at home (with a person); intimate.
4
Domestic; tame.
5
Personal; private.
6
Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.
7
Conservative and family-oriented.
8
Simple; plain; familiar; unelaborate; unadorned.
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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
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