widespread

/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/adj
Middle School
1

Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

2

Spread far apart.

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