wanton

/ˈwɒntən/adj
High School
1

Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

2

Playful, sportive; merry or carefree.

3

Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.

4

Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.

5

Extravagant, unrestrained, excessive.

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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