irresponsible

/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/adj
Middle School
1

Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.

2

Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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

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