negligent

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/adj

Middle School

Careless or inattentive.

Culpable due to negligence.

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”)

nab nad nah nam nan nap nat nau nav nay

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

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

jig jog jug gage gegg jags jigs jogs jugs gadget

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