simplicity

/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/noun
Middle School
1

The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompounded

2

The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts.

3

Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity

4

Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness

5

Lack of subtlety or abstruseness; clarity

6

Lack of complication; efficiency.

7

An act or instance of foolishness.

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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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