rangy

/ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/adj
Middle School
1

Slender and long of limb; lanky.

2

Prone to roaming around.

3

Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.

4

Requiring a large vocal range; having a great difference from the highest to the lowest notes.

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