modest

/ˈmɑdəst/adj
Middle School
1

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

2

Small, moderate in size.

3

Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

4

Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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