originality

/əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The quality of being original or novel.

2

The capacity to think independently or be inventive.

3

Something original.

4

The original state or condition of a thing.

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

Consonance

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