traditional

/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/adj
Middle School
1

Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.

2

Communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only.

3

Observant of tradition; attached to old customs; old-fashioned.

4

In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.

5

Relating to traditional Chinese.

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

Consonance

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