jovial

/ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/adj
Middle School
1

Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.

2

Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see sense 1).

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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”)

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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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