native

/ˈneɪtɪv/adj
Middle School
1

Belonging to one by birth.

2

Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.

3

Alternative letter-case form of Native (of or relating to the native inhabitants of the Americas, or of Australia).

4

Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.

5

Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by humans.

6

Pertaining to the system or architecture in question.

7

Occurring naturally in its pure or uncombined form.

8

Arising by birth; having an origin; born.

9

Original; constituting the original substance of anything.

10

Naturally related; cognate; connected (with).

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