reflective

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/adj

Middle School

That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.

That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.

Involving reflection.

By means of reflection.

Reciprocal.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

elective detective protective affective defective directive effective infective invective objective

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”)

rab rad rae raf rag rah rai raj rak ram

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fava five favor fever flavor festive forgive favorite festival feverish

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