hyperactive

/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/adj
High School
1

having an increased state of activity

2

having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)

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

Consonance

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