urban
/ˈɜːb(ə)n/adj
Middle School
1
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place, especially when contrasted with the countryside.
2
Living in a city or town.
3
Having authority or jurisdiction over a city or town.
4
Relating to contemporary African American culture, especially in music.
5
Of an inhabitant or resident: black; African-American.
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
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