prodigy

/ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/noun
Middle School
1

An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.

2

An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.

3

A wonderful example of something.

4

An extremely talented person, especially a child.

5

An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.

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

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