rickety

/ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/adj
Middle School
1

Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

2

Feeble in the joints; tottering.

3

Affected with or suffering from rickets; rachitic.

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