standard

/ˈstændəd/adj
Middle School
1

Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

2

Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc.

3

Having recognized excellence or authority.

4

Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.

5

Having a manual transmission.

6

As normally supplied (not optional).

7

Conforming to the standard variety.

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