sullen

/ˈsʌlən/adj
Middle School
1

Having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

2

Gloomy; dismal; foreboding.

3

Sluggish; slow.

4

Mischievous; malignant; unpropitious.

5

Obstinate; intractable.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

hulencullenmullanmullengrullonmullanesmullenmccullenmcmullanmcmullen

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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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