italic
/ɪˈtælɪk/adj
Middle School
1
Designed to resemble a handwriting style developed in Italy in the 16th century.
2
Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.
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