latent

/ˈleɪ.tənt/adj
High School
1

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

2

Remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

3

Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

blatant

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”)

lablacladlailaklallamlanlaolap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaaabaabcabeabsaceachadaadeage

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

latltdlatzlufttaletaulfaultmultisplatcloset

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