leisure

/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/noun

Middle School

Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.

Free time, time free from work or duties.

Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

measure pleasure treasure leasure displeasure

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”)

lab lac lad lai lak lal lam lan lao lap

Assonance

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

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

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

usual collage unusual pleasure casual elysia gilles lasure lesion luxury

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