vital

/ˈvaɪtəl/adj
Middle School
1

Relating to or characteristic of life.

2

Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

3

Invigorating or life-giving.

4

Necessary to continued existence.

5

Relating to the recording of life events.

6

Very important.

7

Containing life; living.

8

Lively, having vitality

9

Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.

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