numb

/nʌm/adj
Middle School
1

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

2

Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

3

Dumb or stupid.

4

Causing numbness.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bumcumdumgumhumlummumsumummyum

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”)

nabnadnahnamnannapnatnaunavnay

Assonance

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

bubbucbudbugbumbunbusbutcubcum

Consonance

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

amonmanzmunnnamemountmanageminutemomentmuffinremind
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