rigid

/ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/adj
Middle School
1

Stiff, rather than flexible.

2

Having inflexible thoughts, opinions, or beliefs.

3

Fixed, rather than moving.

4

Rigorous and unbending.

5

Uncompromising.

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