impulsive

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/adj
Middle School
1

Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

2

Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.

3

Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

repulsivecompulsiveconvulsive

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”)

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Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

pvcsvpvippavepavorsvpvapevipsprovevapor

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