laggard
/ˈlæɡəd/adj
High School
1
Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
2
Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
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”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing