slovenly
/ˈslʌv.ən.li/adj
High School
1
Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
2
Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
3
Careless or negligent; sloppy.
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