sedimentary

/ˌsɛd.əˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/adj

Middle School

Made by the deposition and compression of small particles.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

alimentary documentary rudimentary complimentary parliamentary supplementary testamentary

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”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

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

dom ltd mud dime mada made modi dummy demand domino

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