sober

/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/adj
Middle School
1

Not drunk; not intoxicated.

2

Not under the influence of any recreational drug.

3

Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.

4

Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.

5

Dull; not bright or colorful.

6

Subdued; solemn; grave.

7

Poor; feeble.

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