resilient

/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/adj
High School
1

Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)

2

Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.

3

Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

4

Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.

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