outsider

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/noun
Middle School
1

One who is not part of a community or organization.

2

A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.

3

A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot.

4

The heel or end piece of a loaf of bread.

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

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