susceptible

[səˈsɛptɪbl̩]adj
Middle School
1

Likely to be affected by something.

2

Easily influenced or tricked; credulous.

3

Especially sensitive, particularly to a stimulus.

4

That, when subjected to a specific operation, will yield a specific result.

5

Vulnerable.

6

Amenable.

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