slang
/ˈslæŋ/noun
Middle School
1
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
2
Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.
3
The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to conceal one's meaning from outsiders; cant.
4
A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.
5
An item of slang; a slang word or expression.
6
A curse word.
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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