occasional
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/adj
Middle School
1
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
2
Created for a specific occasion.
3
Intended for use as the occasion requires.
4
Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
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