void

/vɔɪd/adj
Middle School
1

Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled.

2

Having no incumbent; unoccupied; said of offices etc.

3

Being without; destitute; devoid.

4

Not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain.

5

Of no legal force or effect, incapable of confirmation or ratification.

6

Containing no immaterial quality; destitute of mind or soul.

7

Of a function or method, that does not return a value; being a procedure rather than a function.

8

Having no cards in a particular suit.

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