vulgar

/ˈvʌl.ɡə/adj
Middle School
1

Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

2

Having to do with ordinary, common people.

3

Common, usual; of the typical kind.

4

Being a vulgar fraction.

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

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