straggler
/ˈstɹæɡlə/noun
Middle School
1
Someone who goes against the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.
2
One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.
3
One who roams without any settled direction.
4
A migratory animal found away from its usual range.
5
A roving vagabond.
6
Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.
7
Something that stands alone or by itself.
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