passionate

/ˈpæʃənɪt/adj
Middle School
1

Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both.

2

Fired with intense feeling.

3

Suffering; sorrowful.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

compassionatedispassionate

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”)

pacpadpaepahpakpalpampanpaopas

Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

pushshepshipshoppushysharpsheepoptionpolishpusher
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