slight

/slaɪt/adj
Middle School
1

Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.

2

Not thorough; superficial.

3

Trifling; unimportant; insignificant.

4

Not far away in space or time.

5

Of slender build.

6

Even, smooth or level.

7

Still; with little or no movement on the surface.

8

Foolish; silly; not intellectual.

9

Bad, of poor quality.

10

Slighting; treating with disdain.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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