quite

/kwaɪt/adv
Middle School
1

With verbs, especially past participles.

2

With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.

3

With predicative adjectives.

4

With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.

5

Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.

6

With adverbs of manner.

7

Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)

8

With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.

9

Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.

10

Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.

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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