lighthearted

adj
Middle School
1

Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.

2

Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

wholeheartedoutsmartedhalfhearted

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

aisajaapiayebaeblybuybyecaicgi

Consonance

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

hadhidhudheidhidyhirdhudyhydehairdohatred

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