professional
/pɹəˈfɛʃ.ə.nəl/noun
Middle School
1
A person who belongs to a profession.
2
A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
3
A prostitute.
4
A reputation known by name.
5
An expert.
6
One of four categories of sociologist propounded by Horowitz: a sociologist who is actively concerned with promoting the profession of sociology.
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