popularity
/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/noun
Middle School
1
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
2
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
3
cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
4
Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
5
The act of courting the favour of the people.
6
Public sentiment; general passion.
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
#archaic#obsolete