liberal

/ˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹəl/adj
Middle School
1

Pertaining to those arts and sciences the study of which is considered to provide general knowledge, as opposed to vocational/occupational, technical or mechanical training.

2

Generous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.

3

Ample, abundant; generous in quantity.

4

Unrestrained, licentious.

5

Widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.

6

Open to political or social changes and reforms associated with either classical or modern liberalism.

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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

Consonance

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

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