salient

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/adj
High School
1

Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

2

Prominent; conspicuous.

3

Depicted in a leaping posture.

4

Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.

5

Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.

6

Shooting or springing out; projecting.

7

Denoting any angle less than two right angles.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

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