ingenuous

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/adj
High School
1

Naive and trusting.

2

Demonstrating childlike simplicity.

3

Unsophisticated; clumsy or obvious.

4

Unable to mask one's feelings.

5

Straightforward, candid, open, frank.

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disingenuous

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

strenuousdisingenuous

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

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