unjustified

adj
Middle School
1

Not justified, having no justification, unwarranted.

2

Not justified (of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned)

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