undue

/ʌnˈdjuː/adj
Middle School
1

Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.

2

Which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.

3

Not owing or payable.

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