solitary
/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/noun
Middle School
1
One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchorite, hermit or recluse.
2
Ellipsis of solitary confinement.
3
The state of being solitary; solitude
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