listening
/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/adj
High School
1
Of something or someone that listens.
2
Of something that is used in order to hear or to improve the ability to hear.
3
Of an action that is performed with caution and attention to sounds.
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