trivial

/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/adj
Middle School
1

Ignorable; of little significance or value.

2

Commonplace, ordinary.

3

Concerned with or involving trivia.

4

Relating to or designating the name of a species; specific as opposed to generic.

5

Of, relating to, or being the simplest possible case.

6

Containing only one element; having an underlying set which is a singleton.

7

Self-evident.

8

Pertaining to the trivium.

9

Indistinguishable in case of truth or falsity.

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