slack
/slæk/noun
Middle School
1
The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.
2
A dip in a surface.
3
In particular, a shallow dell or hollow; a dip in the surface of terrain, such as between hills.
4
A low-lying marsh or a pool, especially a tidal or intermittent one which periodically fills and drains.
5
Unconditional listening attention given by client to patient.
6
Attributive form of slacks (“semi-formal trousers”).
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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